Dorothy Martin Obituary - Visitation & Funeral Information

Dorothy Novilene Martin, our beloved wife, mother, and grandmother, went to walk with God on October 1, 2013. She was born in Kusa, Oklahoma on November 5, 1921 to Jim Eslick and Olive (Phillips) Eslick. She married her childhood sweetheart J.C. Robinson Martin. They were married for 61 years. Dorothy was a tribute to motherhood, always looking and caring for her children, grandchildren, and great grand children. She was first a caring mother and later a partner in Cecelia’s Fashions. It was her nature to help those in need, always running errands, baking and cooking for others. She was a lifetime member of the First Baptist Church of Henryetta, Oklahoma. She was a choir member as well as a member of the Hannah Sunday School class. She was always helping wherever needed at the church. She is preceded in death by her husband, J.C. Robison Martin, two sons, Ray Martin and Jimmy Martin, M.D., and one grandson Bryan Martin. She is survived by Daughter and Son-in-law, Bill and Cecelia McMahan of McAlester, Son and Daughter-in-law, Freddy and Vicki Martin of Broken Arrow, Daughter-in-law, Pam Martin of Tulsa, Grandchildren – Debra and Bruce Henley of Union, KY, Chris and Kelly Good of McAlester, Monica Diasio of Los Angeles, CA, Valerie and January Martin of Austin, TX, Amy and Larry Collins of Lees Summit, MO, Jason and Ginny Martin of Broken Arrow, Cayne and Ashley Martin of Tulsa, Emily Cole of Drumright, Amy Martin and Eric Martin of Broken Arrow, Denise and Daniel Troy of Woodward, Dennis McMahan of Ft. Worth, TX, Laura, Lindsey, and Whitney Martin of Tulsa. Great-grandchildren - Garrett Henley of Norman, Ashley Sisco of Sapulpa, Johnathan, Taryn, and Stephen Good of McAlester, Hunter and Bo Cole of Drumright, Ashley Collins of Lees Summit, MO, Chris and Chelsey McMahan of Villa Park, IL, Lacy and Ty Martin of Broken Arrow, Ava Diasio of Los Angeles, CA, Alysa and Jacob Troy of Woodward. Great, great grandchildren – Cheyenne Sweet and Riley Sisco of Sapulpa. Sisters – Martha Jones, Georgia Kelly, Billye Donelly, Deloris Crain. Other Loving Family are Judy Martin and Sally Martin. Funeral service will be held Friday, October 4th at the First Baptist Church in Henryetta, Oklahoma at 10 a.m. Interment will be at the Westlawn Cemetery. A viewing will be held Thursday, October 3rd from 6:30 to 8 p.m. at Rogers Funeral Home in Henryetta, Oklahoma. The family has asked in lue of flowers donations may be made in honor of Dorothy to the Martin Memorial at the First Baptist Church of Henryetta.

Dorothy Martin

November 5, 1921 - October 1, 2013