Jeanne Brescia Martin

MARTIN, Jeanne Brescia, age 85, of Henrico, passed away at home with family and friends October 20, 2013. She was preceded in death by her husband, Timothy J. Martin; her parents, Joseph T. and Ruth P. Brescia; her grandson, Michael S. Henley; her brother, Joseph Brescia; and her sister, Joyce Festa. She is survived by her son, Joseph T. Martin (Barbara); two daughters, Sharon M. Beach (Kevin) and Sandra M. Grata (Don); her granddaughter, Tammy M. Smith; and her dear friends, Shiann Thomas and Diane Thomas. Mrs. Martin was a retired employee of Nabisco and she loved reading, cooking, country music and her family. The family will receive friends at the Nelsen Funeral Home, 4650 S. Laburnum Ave., 6 to 8 p.m. Tuesday, October 22. A graveside service will be held 11 a.m. Wednesday, October 23, at Washington Memorial Park. Memorial contributions may be made to the Richmond SPCA, 2519 Hermitage Rd., Richmond, Va. 23220, Bon Secours Hospice, 7229 Forest Ave., Suite 200, Richmond, Va. 23226 or the Wounded Warriors Project, P.O. Box 758517, Topeka, Kan. 66675.