Clara Bernadette Martin, age 82, a resident of Volga passed away Friday April 15, 2011 in St. Joseph's Hospital in Buckhannon. She was born October 10, 1928 in New York. She was united in marriage on August 14, 1948 to Jackie Martin who preceded her in death on November 23, 2005. Surviving are:
Three daughters: Mary Anna King and husband Wesley of Hodgesville
Patty Davis and husband James of Philippi
Terry Lynn George and husband Lyle of Boulder
One son: David Ray Martin and wife Jenny of Newton Falls, OH
Six grandchildren, Two great-grandchildren
Clara worked in earlier years a as nurse at Myers Clinic, and later became a teacher's aide for Barbour County Schools. She enjoyed reading, gardening and planting flowers.
Friends will be received at Wright Funeral Home 216 N. Walnut St. Philippi on Sunday April 17, from 5-8 pm and on Monday April 18, from 8-11 am the service hour with Pastor Bryan Headley officiating. Interment will follow in the WV National Cemetery.
Monday April 18, 2011, 11 am at Wright Funeral Home
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A sympathy card has been sent to the family of Clara Martin c/o Wright Funeral Home funeral home.
Clara will be missed by all of us…Me, June, and her grandchildren Taylor and Bailey. RIP Clara with your loving husband, Jack…
I am very sad for the loss of your mother. You are in my thoughts and prayers at this difficult time. May God Bless You. Rose Walton
Sorry hear of your lose . Did hear about this until it was to late to pay my repect . My pray and thoughts are with you at this time . I remember your Mother teaching us . Again sorry for the lose of a friend and neighbor .