Obituary of Brenda Sue Martin

Brenda Sue Martin passed away on Friday, November 22, 2019, at Fairmont Regional Medical Center. She was born on Sunnybrooke Farm in Worthington on February 10, a daughter of Elouise Mayo Martin and the late Paul Ray Martin.

In addition to her mother, Brenda is survived by her sister, Linda “Butch” Keener; her special cousins, Ida Diem and Curtis Mayo; and her beloved cat, Molly.

In addition to her father, Brenda was preceded in death by her brother-in-law, Franklin D. Keener.

Brenda was a graduate of Monongah High School and loved swimming. She was a member of Central Christian Church where she sang in the choir and was active in the Adult Sunday School Class. Brenda was also a member of the West Virginia Travelers Club, Country Club Health and Fitness, and the Diet Center at the John Manchin Sr. Healthcare Facility.

The family requests memorial contributions be made in Brenda’s memory to the Marion County Humane Society, PO Box 905, Fairmont, WV 26555.

The family will receive friends at Ford Funeral Home, 201 Columbia St., Fairmont, WV 26554, on Sunday, November 24, 2019, from 2 p.m. until 8 p.m. and on Monday, November 25, 2019, from 12 noon until 1 p.m. The funeral service will be held in the funeral home on Monday, November 25, 2019, at 1 p.m. with Reverend Dr. Robin Norsworthy officiating. A committal service will follow at Shinnston Memorial Cemetery. Online condolences may be made to the family at www.fordfuneralhomes.com.