Evelyn Martin

TROUP — Evelyn entered the presence of her Lord and Savior on September 15, 2023. She was born in Cherokee County on April 28,1933 to Reagan and Lona (Julie) Martin Ledford. Evelyn graduated from Troup Hugh School in 1951. She married Clay Allen Martin on December 24, 1951. Clay and Evelyn were married for over 44 years. Together they had four children: Keith, Stan, Jyl, and Melanie. Evelyn worshipped and served the Lord at the First Methodist Church in Troup where she was a member.

Evelyn was preceded in death by her parents, husband, as well as her sister, Bobbie Reynolds, and her brothers Pete and Roy Ledford. Evelyn leaves her sister, Nell Mitchell, and brother, Buster Ledford. She is survived by her children; Keith Martin and wife Deborah, Stan Martin and wife Mary, Jyl Weeks and husband Donald, Melanie Johnson and husband Johnny. She is also survived by the grandchildren whom she loved dearly: Kimberly, Elizabeth, Clay, Britt, Joshua, Chase, Meagan, Jake, and Jenna. Evelyn has a great legacy leaving fifteen great-grandchildren; Abigail, Korbin, Madelyn, Austin, Brooks, Case, Avery, Jordan, Ben, Audrey, Henry, Norah, Zackary, and Jack who will arrive in December.

Charm is deceptive, and beauty is fleeting; but a woman who fears the LORD is to be praised. Proverbs 31:30

Funeral services will be 2:00 pm, Friday, September 22, 2023, at First Methodist Church, Troup, with Reverends Jason Sutfin and Britt Martin officiating. Visitation will be 6:00 pm to 8:00 pm, Thursday, September 21, 2023, at Cottle Funeral Home, Troup, Texas.

In Lieu of flowers donations can be made to First Methodist Church, Troup, or the church of your choice.

Arrangements are under the direction of Cottle Funeral Home, Troup.