Shirley Martin Obituary
The world bids farewell to Shirley Martin (Martinsville, Virginia), departing on November 30, 2024 at the age of 68. Shirley leaves behind memories cherished by the community. You can send your sympathy in the guestbook provided and share it with the family.
She was predeceased by: her parents, Rufus Repass Cobbs and Rosa Mae Grant Cobbs; her siblings, Elizabeth Hairston, Rudy Cobbs, Chester Cobbs, Howard Cobbs, Lee Edward Cobbs (Poncho), James "Bubba" Cobbs and Lewis Cobbs; and her brother-in-law Lester Martin, Jr..
She is survived by: her husband Johnny Martin; her sons, Edward Junior Gravely of Martinsville, VA and Bishop Jeffrey Lamont Gravely (Toni) of Eden, NC; her stepsons, Kevin Demond Martin (Sandra) and Johnny Lee Martin, Jr. (Yogi) of Martinsville, VA; her siblings, Yolanda Reynolds of Axton, VA, Minnie Reynolds of Axton, VA, Saddie Ann Cobbs of Axton, VA and Sammy Cobbs (Angie) of Reidsville, NC; and her siblings-in-law, Elsie Ann Waller of Martinsville, VA, Violina Martin of Martinsville, VA, Mary Frances Penn (Edward) of Martinsville, VA, Cora Martin (Roy) of Martinsville, VA, Gaynell Smith (Julius) of Martinsville, VA, Isaiah Martin of Martinsville, VA and Percy Willie Martin of Portsmouth, VA. She is also survived by grandchildren and one great-grandchild.
Viewing will be held on Friday, December 6th 2024 from 1:00 PM to 5:00 PM at the Hairston Funeral Home (301 Fayette St, Martinsville, VA 24112). A funeral service will be held on Saturday, December 7th 2024 at 12:00 PM at the C. R. V. Memorial Chapel at Hairston Funeral Home (301 Fayette St, Martinsville, VA 24112).
