Leatrice (Leachie) Martin, age 86 of Clinton, went home to be with her Lord and Savior Saturday, April 4, 2015. She was a faithful member of Black Oak Baptist Church, Clinton, where she served and worked many years in the church nursery. She was known by the children there and her grandchildren and great grandchildren as Chee-Chee.
Preceded in death by her husband of 60 years, Oscar (O.G.) Martin; son, Gary Martin; parents, Green and Ruth Braden; brother, Everette Paul Braden; sisters, Imogene Gaines, Kathryn Caldwell and Evelyn Jan Moore.
Survivors:
Son: Robert (Bob) Martin of Maryville
Granddaughter: Robin Martin Grisson and husband Chris of Powell
Grandson: Brian Martin and wife Erin of Halls
Great grandchildren: Christian Martin, Chelsea Floyd, Jeffrey Simpson, Kara Martin and Lauren Floyd.
Great, great granddaughter: Cambree Simpson
Special daughter: Judy Willis (BMW)
Special grandchildren: Hannah Shaw and husband Jason
Phil Burnette and wife Elissa
Liz Burnette
Great grandson: Pepper Willoughby
Sister: Mona Sliger
Brother: G.L. Braden and wife Betty
Several nieces and nephews
The family would like to extend a special thank you to neighbors Doug and Brenda Petrowski for all their love and care.
The family will receive friends Tuesday, April 7th from 5-7PM at Holley-Gamble Funeral Home in Clinton. Funeral service will be Wednesday, April 8th at Black Oak Baptist Church at 1:00PM with Rev. Rodney Burnette and Rev. Mark Caldwell officiating. Interment will follow in the church cemetery. Holley-Gamble Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. www.holleygamble.com