Ruby Bridges Martin Obituary

It is with deep sorrow that we announce the death of Ruby Bridges Martin (Scott, Louisiana), born in Pleasant Hill, Louisiana, who passed away on July 21, 2019, at the age of 92, leaving to mourn family and friends. You can send your sympathy in the guestbook provided and share it with the family.

She was predeceased by: her parent Orel Bridges, Sr.; her husband Malcom "Punkie" Martin; her sons, James "Jimmy" Martin and George; her mother Zoe Bridges, Sr.; her sister Zoe; her brother-in-law Billy Bolton; and her brother Orel Bridges, Jr..

She is survived by: her children, Kathie (George R. Jones), Carolyn Martin and Daniel. She is also survived by Numerous grandchildren and great grandchildren, nieces and nephews.

Memorial donations can be made to Hospice of Acadiana.

Report

Edit Report Authorize the original

Add a photo or a video

There is no photo or video of Ruby Bridges Martin.
Be the first to share a memory to pay tribute.

Add a photo

Light a candle

Illuminate their memory

Give a memorial tree

Plant a tree

Family tree

Brought to you by

Sympathy messages

Would you like to offer Ruby Bridges Martin’s loved ones a condolence message? Write your message of sympathy today.

A person wrote a message from the heart

July 26, 2019

Shelly Ann Arnaud wrote a sympathy message

“Praying”

Make sure relatives of Ruby Bridges Martin know they have sympathy messages here.

A unique and lasting tribute for a loved one

Plant a tree

Events

Add an event

Wed

July 24

Funeral service

Family member

Solidarity program

Echovita offers a unique service that allows funds generated by the obituary notice to be shared with families that request it.

Make a request

Authorize the original obituary

Lets us publish the full obituary text along with the original picture.
Helps people recognize Ruby Bridges Martin and express their condolences more easily.
No advertising will be displayed on this page.

Authorize the original