Darleen Suter Martin Obituary (1927

Darleen (Suter) Martin, 92, of Bridgewater, passed away on Thursday, January 23, 2020 at Crestwood. Mrs. Martin was born on July 24, 1927 in Rockingham County and was a daughter of the late Benjamin Franklin and Willanna (Welch) Suter. She was a lifelong member of the Presbyterian Church, and most recently was a member of Mt. Olive Presbyterian Church in Hinton. Darleen was also very active in 4-H. She did demonstrations for many people and judged baked goods at the Rockingham County Fair. Mrs. Martin worked for the Shenandoah Valley Juvenile Detention Home for four years. On May 19, 1946 she married Jacob Elburn "Jay" Martin, who preceded her in death on February 22, 2011. She is survived by her children, Deborah Walsh and husband Michael, Jeanette Hess and husband Bob, Jacob Martin, Mark Martin and wife Candy; grandchildren, Christina Hathaway (Sonny), Jessica Moran (Shawn), Andrew Walsh, Benjamin Hess (Melissa), Jessie Hess, Jacob Martin (Mindi) Courtney Alston (Sean); great grandchildren, Skylor, Mason, Mitchell, Peyton, Bryce, Laurel, Claire, Kate, Brendan, Carter, and Aaralyn. In addition to her husband and parents, Mrs. Martin was preceded in death by a daughter-in-law, Jeanie Martin. A memorial service will be held on Sunday, January 26, 2020 at 5:00 PM at Mt. Olive Presbyterian Church with Stacy Meyerhoeffer officiating. The family will receive friends following the service. Burial will be held privately. There will be no formal visitation with the family at the funeral home, however, those desiring may sign the register book on Saturday from 9 until 5 PM. In lieu of flowers, the family requests all memorial contributions be made to the Mt. Olive Presbyterian Church, P.O. Box 182, Hinton, VA 22831. Those wishing may share a memory or an online condolence with the family by visiting www.mcmullenfh.com Arrangements entrusted to the McMullen Funeral Home.