Gwinnett Daily Post

Mrs. Donald E. Martin, Sr., age 83, affectionately known as “Charlie”, passed away at home April 4, 2005, after an extended illness. She was a warm, loving, and selfless person who received great joy from her family and from helping others. She and her husband, Donald Eugene Martin Sr. had been married for over 65 years. Mrs. Martin was a member of the First Baptist Church of Lawrenceville, the Lawrenceville Garden Club, and the Anne Winn Chapter O.E.S. She was born in Pembroke, GA on August 5, 1921 and lived there until meeting and marrying Mr. Martin. She was preceded in death by her father, Rodney L. Lane and mother, Ludelia Ennis Lane; as well as “eight” brothers and sisters all of Pembroke, Georgia. “Charlie” was a wonderful mother to her two children: Donald E. Martin, Jr. and his wife Brenda of Dacula, GA; and Linda Martin Taylor and her husband Michael Dow Taylor, Sr. of Jackson, MS. Mrs. Martin adored her six grandchildren and three great grandchildren: Stacy Martin Gusek and Craig of Lawrenceville, GA; Kathlyn Ruth Martin Pierce and Curt of Braselton, GA; Donna Meghan Martin of Dacula, GA; Melissa Taylor Solberg and Erik of Jackson MS; Michael Dow Taylor, Jr. of Raleigh, NC; and Tatum Taylor Fichthorn and John of Darren CT. Great grandchildren: Avery Madison and Ansley Morgan Pierce of Braselton, GA and Taylor Reese Fichthorn of Darren, CT. Funeral services will be held Thursday, April 7, 2005 at 11:00 A.M. at Wages Lawrenceville Chapel with Dr. Lamar Holley officiating. Interment to follow at Gwinnett Memorial Gardens. The family will receive friends Wednesday from 4:00 to 7:00 P.M. at the funeral home. Those desiring may make donations to Embracing Hospice, 2160 Fountain Dr. Snellville, GA 30078 in memory of Mrs. “Charlie” Martin. Tom M. Wages Funeral Service, Inc., Lawrenceville Chapel 770-963-2411. www.wagesfuneralhome.com