Florence Martin

Florence Anna Martin, 80, passed away peacefully on August 13, 2010. Formal visitation for family and friends will be Monday, August 16, from 68 p.m. at Elmwood Funeral Home, 5750 Highway 277 South. Funeral service, under the direction of Elmwood Funeral Home, will be held at Elmcrest Baptist Church, 517 N. Pioneer Drive, on Tuesday, August 17, 2010, at 10 a.m., with Burtis Williams officiating. Burial will follow at Elmwood Memorial Park. The family will be at 3102 Salinas.

Florence was born to Abram and Mary Weber on July 30, 1930, in Tofield, Alberta, Canada. She was born two months early and quickly endeared herself to her family. Florence met Sidney Martin while attending Ontario Mennonite Bible Institute. They were married in Guernsey, Saskatchewan, on June 20, 1953. After graduation from the Bible institute, Florence and Sidney resided for a short time in St. Jacobs, until they responded to Gods call to Altoona, Pennsylvania. Florence served gladly alongside her husband as they ministered to the people of Mill Run Mennonite Church, and raised their four children. The next calling would be to Perryton, Texas. In 1973, Florence and Sidney moved to Abilene, Texas. Florence loved her church family at Elmcrest Baptist and served her Lord through the prayer ministry and the Internationals Sunday School class. Throughout Florences life, she utilized her creativity and resourcefulness through her special talents of sewing, housekeeping, and management, to enrich the lives of her family. Her ability to make friends with anyone and her thoughtful heart also enriched everyone around her. She volunteered for a time at the Rose Park Senior Citizen Center gift shop and remained an active member at the YMCA.

Mothers faith exuded in her joyful spirit as did her willingness to follow Gods direction. Left to follow Florences example are two sons Dale Marli Martin of Bethesda, Maryland, Duane Donna Martin of Abilene, Texas, two daughters, Elaine Charles Davis of Singapore, and Bonnie Blane Ladymon of Dallas, Texas two granddaughters, Allison Davis and Mindy Casy Blanton three grandsons, Stuart Martin, Ryan Martin, and Daniel Davis greatgrandson Silas Blanton. Brothers: Lloyd Weber and Norman Weber, and sister Fern Toman

Florence was preceded in death by her husband Sidney on June 30, 2008, ten days after celebrating their 55th wedding anniversary. She was also preceded in death by one grandson, Brice Martin Ladymon, her parents, and three sisters.

The family requests that memorials in memory of Florence be given to the Gideons or Elmcrest Baptist Church.

Visitation

Elmwood Funeral Home
5750 HWY 277 South
Abilene, TX  79606
Monday, August 16, 2010
6 till 8 PM

Service

Funeral

Elmcrest Baptist Church
517 N Pioneer
Abilene, TX  79603
Tuesday, August 17, 2010
10:00 AM

Cemetery

Elmwood Memorial Park
5750 HWY 277 South
Abilene, TX  79606