Melissa Martin Obituary

We are sad to announce that on January 13, 2024 we had to say goodbye to Melissa Martin of Centralia, Illinois. You can send your sympathy in the guestbook provided and share it with the family.

She was predeceased by: her father Forrest "Bud" Martin. She is survived by: her mother Exie Martin (Arnold); her children, Eric Durham (Aleena Kaltenberger), Anthony Martin (Mahalah Powell), Donavan Watson (Olivia Oxford), April Durham McClellan (Michael) and Dearria Watson; her grandchildren, Nevaeh Durham, Nikolai Durham, Ellie Greuter, Eliza Durham, Amara Durham, Brezlin Martin, Everleigh Martin, Janiyah Simmons-Young, Wyatt Squibb, Waylon Squibb, Traevon Wesley, Marissa McClellan and Michael McClellan; her sisters, Julie Kohrig, Tracy Clifton, Lori Allen (Eugene) and Deanna Howard; her nieces, Chamareanna Johnson (Melissa "Sunshine"), Kash'el McClain (Melissa "Tete") and Ki Ristia Allen-Lampe; her nephew Dyllan Allen; and her pet Stella. She is also survived by her family, especially her kids and grandchildren.

Memorial donations in memory of Melissa can be made to Six Lemons or Greenview Christian Church and can be accepted at Sutherland-Garnier Funeral Home at 235 North Sycamore Street Centralia, Illinois 62801, (618) 532-3523, who is honored to be of service to Melissa's Family.