of West Memphis, AR
November 11, 1934 - January 6, 2025
Minnie Carolyn Martin passed away peacefully on Monday, January the 6th, 2025 surrounded by her family. She was 90 years old. Minnie was born to Guy and Opal (Horton) Sharp near Ash Flat, Arkansas on November 11, 1934.
Minnie was preceded in death by her parents, Guy and Opal Sharp; her husband, Robert Harley Martin; her son, Robert Forrest Martin; her granddaughter, Erica Colleen Keller; three sisters, Hildred Johnson, Kathryn Parvin and Paula Romine and three brothers, Travis, Dale and Steve Sharp.
Minnie was of Christian faith and attended the Church of Christ throughout her life. Minnie grew up on a farm in Ash Flat, Arkansas where she grew up with her 10 siblings. Also in that small town of Ash Flat, she met her husband, Robert H. Martin. They were married on October 30, 1953 in Wichita, Kansas and were married for 61 years until his passing in 2015. Minnie was a loving and doting mother to her three children, Dawn, Robert and Lance, being actively involved in their lives by volunteering tirelessly to their school, scouting and sporting activities. Minnie was also a loving grandmother and cherished the times with her grandchildren and great grandchildren. While she was a homemaker for most of her life, she later in life worked for the Bank of West Memphis. Minnie was a beautiful soul and her selflessness knew no bounds. She truly put the needs of others before herself and her smile lit up any room that she entered. She enjoyed gardening, painting, golf and spending time with her family and friends.
Minnie is survived by her daughter, Dawn Lehr (Gene) of West Memphis, Arkansas; her son, Lance Martin (Diane) of Germantown, Tennessee; granddaughter, Ashley Martin; grandson, Jay Keller (Heather); granddaughter, Chloe Martin and three great-grandchildren, Hadley, Harper and Jack.
The family expresses special thanks to administrators and caregivers at Springs of Broadway and Willow Bend.
Services will be held at Roller Citizens Funeral Home in West Memphis, Arkansas on Friday, January 17, 2025 beginning with visitation at 11:00 a.m. followed by service at 12:00.
The family requests that in lieu of flowers, donations be made to the Dementia Society or the charity of the donor's choice. Burial will be Friday, January 17, 2025 in Crittenden Memorial Cemetery in Marion, Arkansas following the service.
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20 Condolence(s)
Shane Waldrop
Friday, January 17, 2025
Lance, Lisa & I are praying for you and your family. Your mother did an amazing job raising you. Always a respectful gentleman who, Like Lynn, all us younger guys wanted to be like. God Bless You.
Diane Holt
Wednesday, January 15, 2025
Dawn and family. Praying for you and your family. So sorry to hear this. Love and Prayers
Ronnie & Debbie Williams
Wednesday, January 15, 2025
Dawn and Lance,
We are sad to hear of your mom’s passing. She will be missed. You and your family will be in our thoughts and prayers.
Love,
Ronnie & Debbie
Chad Risner
Monday, January 13, 2025
Praying for peace and comfort for your family.
Takrina Y Jones
Saturday, January 11, 2025
Kylee
Thursday, January 9, 2025
Sending prayers for the family to find peace and comfort during this difficult time.
Chad Risner
Thursday, January 9, 2025
Praying for peace and comfort for your family.
Brent Sharp
Thursday, January 9, 2025
Dawn and Lance. Your Wichita family is thinking of you and family. Minnie has always been a very special gal. Mom (Ann) always said Minnie was so special to her, going back to late 50's, early 60's when Minnie and Bob visited in Wichita. So sad in her passing but in heaven with so many of our family.
Andy Luttrell
Thursday, January 9, 2025
Prayers for Lance and his family,
Andy Luttrell
Mike and Donna Kane
Thursday, January 9, 2025
Dawn and family,
Sending prayers of peace and comfort to you all.
Rachel French
Thursday, January 9, 2025
Dawn & family- I am so sorry to see your mom has passed away. I pray for peace & comfort for you all in the difficult days ahead.
PRESTON PARKER
Thursday, January 9, 2025
Lance im so sorry for your loss sending prayers for your family
Mike & Debbie Greer
Wednesday, January 8, 2025
I’m so deeply sorry for your loss, but I thank the Lord that death is not the end. The angels were rejoicing and our Lord and her family met her at the gate of her heavenly home. She will be missed deeply and much. Love to you all. Ps34:18
Sherri Smith Reid
Wednesday, January 8, 2025
Dawn, I am so sorry for your loss. You are in my prayers. May the memories of your mom help you find peace.
Sherri
Jim
Wednesday, January 8, 2025
Lance, so sorry for your loss.
Connie Cooper
Wednesday, January 8, 2025
Dawn & family, I am heartbroken for your loss however so happy for your mom, as she is at peace in the arms of our Lord.
Melinda Burch Patrick
Wednesday, January 8, 2025
Dawn, I’m so sorry to read about your mom’s home going. I will keep you in my thoughts and prayers. Melinda
Teresa McCain
Wednesday, January 8, 2025
I remember Minnie when she worked at Bank of West Memphis. She was a lovely lady and we became friends after she helped me several times at the bank.
May God comfort you during this time and may your memories see you through the days ahead.
Deborah Conlee
Wednesday, January 8, 2025
Dawn and Lance, I'm so very sad for you at the loss of your precious Mother. Life is so hard without our Mamas, but oh, the joy of her homegoing! Much love and prayers for you and your family.
Dick Howard
Wednesday, January 8, 2025
Dawn,
So sorry for your loss, lifting you and the family up in prayer.