Obituaries:  Mirdie Garner Martin, Sabine Parish       M-635
Source:  Sabine Index, Many, La., Jan 17, 1996
Submitted by: Carl Dilbeck
              carlrad@earthlink.net




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Mirdie Garner Martin

  Memorial services for Mrs. Mirdie Garner Martin, 95, were held
Thursday, Dec. 7, at Swanson Funeral Home in Detroit, with the
Revs. J. Green, and T. Robinson officiating, and again on
Saturday, Dec. 9, at New Jerusalem Baptist Church in Many, with
Rev. C. Rogers officiating. Interment was in New Jerusalem
Cemetery, under the direction of Jenkins Funeral Home of
Mansfield.

  Mirdie Garner Martin was born in Many, on Oct. 14, 1900. She was
the youngest child of Louis and Harriet Garner. Mirdie had 19
brothers and sisters, all of whom predeceased her.

  Mirdie accepted Jesus Christ as her Lord and Savior at an early
age. She was dedicated to her faith, and matured to a spiritual
giant. Her strength encouraged all who knew her. Mirdie sang in
the New Jerusalem Baptist Church choir for many years, and taught
Sunday School for the junior girls.

  Mirdie married Jesse Evans Martin in the year of 1920. The were
blessed in this union with five children, one of whom predeceased
her as an infant.

  A lifelong learner, Mirdie loved education, and in all facets of
her life, sought to improve herself. In her senior years, Mirdie
pursued her dream of becoming an artist. Her paintings were
featured with the local Art Guild. Her oil paintings are still on
display in the homes of her family and friends.

  Mirdie's memory will be cherished by her four children, Jessye
Mae, James, Harriet, and Gayle, as well as seven grandchildren;
nine great grandchildren; and eleven great-great grandchildren.

  Mirdie maintained a zest for life, love of God, and an
indomitable spirit that influenced the community of Many.

  Pallbearers were Gary King, Robert Underwood, Willie Arthur
Medlock, Fred Blinks, Jared Curry, and Carl McClanahan.