Mary Nell Smith Martin

Mary Nell Smith Martin, age 84 of Flowery Branch, passed away on Sunday, December 15, 2013 after a period of declining health.


Funeral services will be held Wednesday, December 18, 2013 at 1:00 pm in the Chapel of Memorial Park Funeral Home with interment to follow in Memorial Park Cemetery. Reverend David Matthews and Reverend Larry Allison will officiate. The family will receive family and friends on Tuesday, December 17, 2013 from 2 - 4 pm and 6 - 8 pm at the funeral home.


Mrs. Martin was born January 18, 1929 in Gainesville, Georgia to the late George Smith and Lillie Ola Skinner Smith. She was a graduate of Sardis High School and a member of Poplar Springs Baptist Church. Mary was preceded in death by her parents and her son, David George Martin.


Mrs. Martin is survived by her loving husband of 63 years, Ray Martin of Flowery Branch. Also, she is survived by her daughters: Jean (Terrel) Strickland of Chestnut Mountain, Jane (Jim) Hawkinson of Slidell, Louisiana, Judy (Ed) Cato of Hoschton; son, Tony (Rena') Martin of Hoschton; daughter-in-law, Jeanne Irvin Martin of Gillsville; grandchildren: Allen Castleberry, Lori Cato Clarke, Carla Cato Mitchell, Courtney Strickland Smith, Kaylee Martin, Matthew Hawkinson and Scott Hawkinson; 5 great-grandchildren and many extended family members.


The family would like to extend a special thank you for NE Georgia Hospice for their love and compassionate care during her sickness.



Memorial Park Funeral Home, 2030 Memorial Park Road, Gainesville, GA 30504 is in charge of arrangements.



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