of Martinville, AR
June 1, 1941 - February 4, 2025
Laverne Martin, 83, of Martinville, Arkansas, passed away peacefully surrounded by her family on February 4, 2025. She was born June 1, 1941, in Bauxite, Arkansas to Jesse and Gladys Miller.
Laverne was preceded in death by her parents and her loving husband, Grady Martin.
Laverne was a devoted wife, mother, and grandmother. She graduated from Bauxite High School and earned a Physical Education degree from Henderson State University. Laverne began her young career serving in a variety of teaching and coaching positions across the country, then later in life she retired from UCA after serving as an administrative assistant for 20 years. Laverne was an active lady who loved sports, gardening, reading and grandchildren. Laverne was a kind and friendly lady who always thought about other people and tried to make them smile and be happy.
Left to cherish her memory is her son, Lynn (spouse: Karla) Martin; her daughter, Jamie (friend/spouse: Derek Deaton) Howard; grandchildren, Jesse Martin, Lindsey Martin, and Grace (spouse: Caleb) Martin Adams, and Shawn (spouse: Chelby) Howard, Seth Howard, and Shannon Howard, and great grandson Shane Howard. Also surviving to cherish her memory are her sister and brother, Janice Warmack and Harvey Miller. She is also survived by many other relatives and friends.
There will be a 3:00pm graveside service on Saturday, February 8, 2025, at Martinville Cemetery in Martinville, Arkansas.