Martin, Lucy Ethel

Lucy Ethel Martin, 83, of Pearisburg, Va. passed away after a short illness on Sunday, March 25, 2007. She was born on May 12, 1923 in Pearisburg, Va. and was the daughter of the late Fred and Mollie Woodyard Thompson. Her husband, Jack Martin and her brother, Joe Thompson preceded her in death.

She is survived by two sons, Jackie and Babette Martin of Pearisburg, Va. and John C. and Marion Thompson of Washington; two brothers, John and Juanita Thompson of Rich Creek, Va. and Fred and Dot Thompson of Salem; two sisters, Nancy Harrell of Pearisburg, Va. and Pat Whittaker of West Virginia; six grandchildren; and several nieces, nephews, and cousins.

There will be a graveside service on Tuesday, March 27, 2007 at 2 p.m. with the Rev. Gary Poff officiating at the Birchlawn Burial Park. There will be no public visitation. In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to the Pearisburg Fire Department. Online condolences can be forwarded to the family at givensfuneralhome.com.