Elsie V. Martinez

were held at First Baptist Church of Marlin, Texas. She was laid to rest at Hillcrest

Cemetery in Marlin, Texas. Services were officiated by her loving Granddaughter Joy

Martinez and Ron Skrabanek.

Elsie was born June 15, 1921 in Marlin, Texas, to Refugio Vanegas and Angelita

Vanegas. Elsie was a housekeeper and childcare provider. She was a loving mother,

grandmother and great-grandmother who enjoyed spending time with her family. She

was beloved by many and known for her gracious spirit and loving commitment to

Christ. She was an active member of Primera Iglesia Bautista de Marlin for over 70

years; her love and passion for Christ was unwavering. She raised four God-fearing

children and established a foundation for many generations to follow. Her beautiful

smile and kind heart will be forever missed.

Elsie was preceded in death by her parents; four sisters; and three bothers. She is

survived by son, Rufus Martinez and wife, Liz of Marlin, Texas; son, Ernest Martinez

and wife, Janet of Frisco, Texas daughter, Rosie Morin of Marlin, Texas; daughter,

Ofelia Jimenez of Marlin, Texas; ten grandchildren, twenty-one great-grandchildren

and ten great-great-grandchildren.