Marva M. Martin

Marva's Life Sketch Marva May Martin, known to many as "Rose," was born in Jamaica, West Indies on August 19, 1955. She was one of 12 children, from the union of the late Reginald and Myrtle Martin. She was raised in the Seventh Day Adventist Faith and was a firm believer in Christian values. On the morning of Tuesday, December 31, 2019, at the age of 64, she went to sleep peacefully surrounded by love and cradled in the arms of her four daughters and grandson. This was her fourth and final battle with brain aneurysms. Growing up in Jamaica, the country's mantra was "We Little but We Tallawa, " meaning we are a small country, but we are strong people. We believe Marva accepted this as her own personal mantra. Standing barely, 5'2" tall, she was the shorted of her shortest of her siblings, but she certainly stood tall when it came to having charm, whit, and a sense of adventure. While in Jamaica, in the mid to late 1970's, Marva became a proud mother to Tania and then again to Trecia. As her life progressed, she migrated to the United States for a better opportunity for her and her girls. Marva had a gentle soul and a nurturing spirit. She loved children. In 1991, she welcomed her third bundle of happiness, daughter, Emily. In 1995, Marva's life experienced insurmountable changes. While at work, she suffered her first brain aneurysm. A true miracle of God, Marva recovered and rededicated her life to Christ. In 1998, Marva met and married Boyette Fleming. She gave birth to her youngest child, Camry. Marva's battles with brain aneurysms continued. With each experience, Marva relied on her faith in God and continued to remain strong and resilient, keeping God at the forefront of all her decisions. Her trust in God, did not allow her medical condition to limit her from living her best life. She became a living witness of God's Grace and Mercy. She shared her testimony with all who listened. Marva always had a smile on her face and a joke ready to make you laugh. She lived her life with a spontaneous spirit, often taking long drives or getting up and going wherever her heart lead. Marva valued strong family ties and the relationships that she created along the way. She would do her best to keep in contact with the people she loved, often being the glue that connected her many family members. She would always find a way to reconnect with distant cousins, long lost siblings and childhood friends. Marva had a passion for cooking and always "put her foot in it." She would consider your favorite dish and randomly cook it and bring you food when she thought of you. She was secretly the best cook among her siblings, although they all cook well, she humbly took the best cook title. Marva is survived by her children: Mrs. Tania Brown (Son-in-Law: Marlon Brown), Mrs. Trecia Jackson (Son-in-Law: Sean Jackson), Emily Young and Camry Fleming. She was the proud Grandmother to: Adrian Jackson, Madison Brown and Morgan Brown. Her dear Sisters: Beverly Gordon, Carol Martin, Jennifer Martin, Greta Martin, AnnMarie Martin, Horetense Martin and Rosalin Lowes; her dear Brothers: Stanley Ellis, Lynval Martin, Huntley Marton and Norval Martin (deceased). Remembered by her many nieces, nephews and a host of cousins and friends. Gone But Not Forgotten From Our Hearts. May Her Dear Soul Rest in Peace.

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Marva M. Martin

August 19, 1955 - December 31, 2019