Mavis Inez (Lolley) Martin, 97, of Philippi, WV passed away peacefully Monday September 19. 2022 at Madison Nursing Center in Morgantown, WV. She was born March 1, 1925, the daughter of the late Leon L. and Lillie Mae Wooten Lolley of Samson, Alabama. She worked for many years as a secretary for Farmer Merchant BankContinue Reading
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Mavis Inez (Lolley) Martin, 97, of Philippi, WV passed away peacefully Monday September 19. 2022 at Madison Nursing Center in Morgantown, WV.
She was born March 1, 1925, the daughter of the late Leon L. and Lillie Mae Wooten Lolley of Samson, Alabama.
She worked for many years as a secretary for Farmer Merchant Bank in Birmingham, Alabama. She was an active member of Tacy Crossroad United Methodist Church and CEO’s.
Mavis is survived by her stepchildren. She was the matriarch of our family for over 60 years and held family together in the 40 years since our father’s passing.
Surviors are Robert (Bea Kolb) Martin of Waunake, Wisconsin, William (Garnet) Martin of Morgantown, WV stepdaughter Christine (Gary) Bleigh of Morgantown, WV. She had 12 grandchildren, 31 great grandchildren, 17 great great grandchildren. Many nephews, nieces and cousins.
She was preceded in death by her loving husband Owen Clyde Martin whom she married on June 10, 1959 in Memphis, TN. She was also preceded in death by stepson Owen C. (Alicia) Martin, stepdaughter Donna Jean (Donald “Pepe”) MacKay, grandsons Donald MacKay, James MacKay and Robert Martin, Brothers, Howard Lolley, Harold Lolley, and Charles Lolley.
Family and friends will be received at the Crossroads United Methodist Church 73 Laurel Creek Rd. Moatsville, WV on Friday September 23, from 9-11 am. Funeral services will be conducted at 11 am with Pastor Cindy Morgan-Roberts officiating. A graveside service and interment will be held on Tuesday September 27 at 12 pm at the Asbury United Methodist Church Cemetery in Alabama with Pastor Danny Sherrer officiating.

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