Minnie Lee Martin

Minnie was preceded in death by her parents, Jeffrey and Beatrice Rucker; her husband, James L. Martin; her son, Harold “B.J.” Martin; her grandson, Richard Martin; her great-grandsons, Richard “Jermaine” Martin, and Antwan Martin; her brothers, B.J. Rucker, Hollis Rucker, and Hassett Rucker; and her sisters, Delaney Holland, and Geneva Moore.

Minnie is survived by her daughter, Jewel Martin Flowers; her grandchildren, Randy Flowers (Everlena), Wayne Martin, Todd Martin (Natasha), Tuesday Martin (Kyle), Teresa Redmond (Craig), Wanda Mundy (Norman), Deborah Williams (Terrence), and April Chambers (Patrick); 21 great-grandchildren; 25 great-great-grandchildren; her sister, Ida Martin; special friends, Larry Hickman, Geneva Gray, Sarah Smith, Gladys Redmond, Michael Everhart, Sheila Ann Gray, and Evelyn Easter; her special “daughter” niece, Opal Stockton; and many nieces and nephews.

Minnie attended Hart County Schools, in Hartwell. Georgia. She was an entrepreneur, a domestic worker, and worked in the service industry. She enjoyed cooking, gardening, canning, helping others, and watching wrestling. Minnie was a member of Shinnsville United Church of Christ and volunteered at Shiloh AME Zion Church.

Mrs Martin’s family would like to give a special thanks to Dr. Hatharasinghe, Dr. Bouhussein, Dr. Davidson, Dr. Self, Dr. Crawford, and to McLelland Family Shoe Store.

Visitation will be held on Saturday, May 13, 2023, at 11:00 a.m. until 1:00 p.m., at Shiloh AME Zion Church, Statesville, N.C. The funeral service, officiated by Rev. Dr. Betty Graves, will follow at 1:00 p.m. Burial will be at Belmont Cemetery. A repast will be held after the burial at Gatherings, 232 Signal Hill Dr, Statesville, N.C. 28625.

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