Lilly Ruth Martin

Lilly Ruth Martin, 86, Gray, passed away Saturday, November 14, 2020, at Governor’s Bend Assisted Living, following a lengthy illness.

Lilly was born in Unicoi County to the late Fred and Ann Farmer.

She was a long-time member of Gravel Hill Baptist Church and was an avid gardener.

In addition to her parents, Lilly was preceded in death by: her husband, Clinton Martin, in 2009; three brothers, Bobby Farmer, Brady Farmer and Kenneth Farmer; one sister, Donnie Hawkins; and one great grandchild, Mecayla Hancock.

Survivors include: three daughters, Nina G. Johnson and her husband Russell, Linda F. Owsley and her husband Mark and Vondee Martin; one son, Jesse “Rusty” Russell Martin; two sisters, Velma Fender and Sybil Shipley; six grandchildren, Nicole, Sabrina, Ruthie, Toni, Garrett and Alex; 10 great grandchildren; and one great-great grandchild.

Special thank you to the staff at Governor’s Bend and a dear friend, Damaris, for the wonderful care provided to Lilly.

The family of Lilly Martin will receive friends from 12 PM until 1 PM Tuesday, November 17, 2020, at Morris-Baker Funeral Home. The funeral will follow at 1 PM with Mr. Omar Fender officiating. A committal service will follow at 2:30 PM at Highland Church of Christ Cemetery, 485 Highland Church Rd., Gray. Pallbearers will be selected from family and friends. Please meet at the cemetery by 2:20 PM.

In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to Gravel Hill Missionary Baptist Church, 504 Boones Station Rd., Johnson City, TN 37615.