She graduated high school from Drew Schools and worked many years as a seamstress until she retired. She was married to Virgil Martin, Jr. and enjoyed cooking, sewing, and reading. Mrs. Betty was a devoted member of Holy Deliverance Church of God in Christ in Warren, Arkansas and a District Missionary for the Fordyce Central District of the Church of God in Christ, Second Ecclesiastical Jurisdiction of Arkansas. In addition to her church involvement, other hobbies she enjoyed included cooking, sewing and reading. In addition to her parents, Mrs. Betty was also preceded in death by her siblings, Perry Lambert, Marvin Lambert, Ronnie Lambert, Ivory Lambert, Earlene Spears, Ida Jacobs, Curtis Jacobs and Louise Jacobs.
Leaving to cherish her memories are her four children, Chris Martin and wife Anna of Little Rock, Tori Golden of Johnsville, Tonya Orr and husband Johnny of Wilmar and Brian Martin of Warren; her brothers and sisters, James D. Lambert and wife Lonzetta of Portland, OR, Isaac Lambert and wife Kathleen of Oxen Hill, MD, George Lambert and wife Elaine of Atlanta, GA, Charles Jacobs and wife Vicky of Monticello, and Ruby Frazier and husband Thomas of Atlanta, GA; ten grandchildren and ten great grandchildren.
Funeral services will be 11:00 a.m. Saturday, June 4, 2022, at Holy Deliverance Church of God in Christ with Elder Terry Carroll officiating. Burial will be in Palestine Cemetery in Johnsville, AR. Mrs. Martin will be laying in state all day Friday at the funeral home. You can sign Mrs. Betty's guestbook page at www.stephensondearman.com.
Condolences(13)
Angela Trotter
Warren, AR Thursday, June 9, 2022 I am thinking and praying for you all during this time. Your mom was a special person.Barbara A Tolefree
WARREN, AR Friday, June 3, 2022 To Missionary Martin's family, she was so special and such a great person. I know she loved you all and she loves the Lord more than anything. Our conversations let me know she is resting in the arms of the Lord and at peace. You have my sincere sympathy, prayers, and love at this time and for the future as well.Vera and Alredie Hampton
Hermitage, AR Friday, June 3, 2022 Please accept our deepest condolences.Thelma Daniels Bunn
Lawton, OK Thursday, June 2, 2022 To My Family,A wonderful and beautiful soul has been called home. We are praying that God gives the family courage and comfort during your time of need. God Bless You Family.
Annette Gardner
Tillar, AR Thursday, June 2, 2022 Betty was my best friend, We were like sisters. I will miss her, but I know her family will miss her also. My prayers are that God will help you to accept her leaving us and go on with thier lives. we all loved her but we know God loved her the most and ended her suffering.God bless Robert is my prayer and make him strong.1st Lady Deloris Williams
Arkadelphia, AR Thursday, June 2, 2022 Supt. Williams and I send our condolences to the Martin Family. Please know that you’re in our thoughts and prayers 🙏🏽. Mother Martin will be missed dearly. She was a beautiful WOG. Mother Martin is Alright now, she is with her Lord and Savior Jesus Christ. Rest In Peace Mother Betty Martin!Love,
Supt. LeRoy & Lady Deloris Williams
1st Lady Deloris
Arkadelphia, AR Thursday, June 2, 2022 Sending our Condolences to the Martin Family. Wish Supt. LeRoy & I wish we could be there with you and for you, but loss our church mother and the funeral is Saturday also. But please know that you are in our thoughts and prayers 🙏🏽. Mother Martin was dearly loved and respected. We will miss her dearly! I believe in my heart that Mother is alright! May God comfort your hearts and mind! Stay Strong in the Lord!Supt. LeRoy & Lady Deloris Williams.
Dwayna Herrings
Waco, TX Wednesday, June 1, 2022 You may be gone but never forgotten. You will be missed. Do a step for me as you dance in the presence of the lord . Glory to GodHarold & Annie Hampton
Hermitage, AR Wednesday, June 1, 2022 May God bless you.Aunt Hazel Jacobs & uncle Quenston (Q T) Jacobs
Pine Bluff, AR Wednesday, June 1, 2022 Our oldest niece will be missed dearly. She always had a lovely welcomeing smile on her face and exudes love from her heart.She will be missed. And to my family, be strong, trust in God for the same spirit of God that so mightly holds the moon & stars in their places in the universe, dwells with in you and will give you strength & peace.
Your, Aunt & Uncle, Pine Bluff, Arkansas.
PAM FRAZIER-GEARING
ATLANTA, GA Wednesday, June 1, 2022 I have known her for a short time through my father Bishop Thomas Frazier married to her sister Ruby J Frazier. She was a kind and sweet person. She has generous heart and loving spirit. She stayed in Atlanta for a while with her sister. I'd visit for time to time as she began treatment. She has a positive mind and trust and believed in God. She will be missed.Stacey Plunkett
Watson, AR Tuesday, May 31, 2022 She was such a good person to work with always a smile on her face. I worked with her at Akin in Dumas,Ar. Prayers for her family. I know she is in a better place.Christopher Nelson
Bearden, AR Tuesday, May 31, 2022 Praying for the Family!! Mother Martin had a special place in my heart.. I feel she's at peace now.. Andthat gives me peace!! God bless the family!!