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- Smathers Funeral Chapel, Inc., Rainelle, WV, 14 Aug 2023
https://www.smathersfuneralchapelinc.com/obituaries/Betty-Lee-Martin?obId=28660109#/celebrationWall
Betty Lee Martin, 93, of Rainelle, passed away peacefully at her home, Tuesday, August 8, 2023, surrounded by her loving children.
Born May 12, 1930, in Huntington, she was the daughter of the late Russell and Maude (Smith) Cumby, Sr.
Betty retired as office manager for Seneca Mental Health. She was a graduate of Rainelle High School. Betty was a lifelong member of the Rainelle United Methodist Church where she served in variety of positions; children's Sunday school teacher; choir member; Women of Faith prayer group member; church membership secretary; and a vital member of the UMW's organization, where she served as treasurer. Betty enjoyed bowling until the age of 91 and playing bridge with a special group of women and even later on her computer. Betty loved her family and spending time with them.
In addition to her parents, she is preceded in death by her beloved husband Harry Maxwell Martin in 1983 and husband Jesse Gordon Martin in 2004; siblings Edrice Franco, Dorothy Zickafoose, Ramona, Maxine, Andrew, and Russell Lionel Cumby, Jr..
Survivors include her son Roger Martin (Peggy) of Shenandoah, Virginia; Christy Brown (Darrell) of Rainelle and Amy Hellems (Jeff) of Kieffer; six grandchildren Jason Brown (Lindsey) of Rainelle, Andrea Redden of Rainelle, Craig Martin (Brittany) of Shenandoah, Virginia, Sara Martin of Shenandoah, Virginia, Jennifer Hummer (Korey) of Roundhill, Virginia, and Chelsea Hellems of Kieffer; and nine great-grandchildren; and a host of nieces, nephews, extended family and friends.
Services will be 2:00 p.m. Friday, August 11, at Smathers Funeral Chapel, with J. W. Puckett officiating.
Burial will follow in the Martin Cemetery, Brown School Road, Rainelle.
Friends may call one hour before the service from 1 ? 2 p.m. at the funeral home.
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