Obit: Mrs. Mary C. Martin, 1906, Winn Parish, LA
Submitted by Nora Martin, PO Box 1871, Jena, LA 71342
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Mrs Mary C Martin
The subject of this sketch was born December 7, 1852 and departed this life at 
her home near Couley, La., November 14, 1906. She was the second wife of Mr.
E. P. Martin.  To their union has been born seven sons and four daughters. 
They all survive her except one daughter, Mrs. Nerva (s/b Nena - Cornelia)
Luther who died recently.

When she became ill, the family physician was summoned at once.  Under his 
treatment she seemed to improve until the day before her death, when she very 
suddenly changed for the worse.  Friends and relatives did all they could to 
revive her and remained faithful to the last.

She said during her illness that she would not recover.  Her illness was borne 
with much patience.  She joined the Missionary Baptist church when she was
very young and lived a consecrated Christian life.  She prayed that she may
live to rear her two youngest sons, but God had need of her ere this time.

As a companion she was faithful and true.  Always ready and willing to bear
her part of the burdens of life.  Indeed her clothing was of "strength and
honor".

As a mother she was kind and affectionate.  As all good mothers she was never 
weary looking after the welfare of her children.  She always instructed them
in the righteous ways of life.

As a friend her qualities could not be excelled.  She was ever ready to assist 
her friends in any way she could.

She leaves a devoted husband, several relatives and friends to mourn her 
untimely death,.  But, dear friends, weep not, for we know her spirit is  
resting in that home which God has prepared for his people.  We cannot recall 
her but we can meet her in Heaven.

A Friend

Note:  this is a clipping from a newspaper, but the date and name of the paper 
is not noted. 

Note: Mary Caroline Griffin Martin is buried in Couley Double Churches
Cemetery.