Elsie Marie Martin, 80, of Deltaville passed away on Monday, July 6, 2020.
She was born Aug. 17 in Carroll County to the late Samuel and Mary Martin. She is survived by her sister, Elva Mitchell; brother, Clarence Martin (Patricia); two children, Steven Hess (Cindi) and Rachel Simmons (Carl); grandchildren, Nicole Fulker (Chris), Shain Simmons, Zachary Hess (Dara), Joshua Hess; and five great-grandchildren.
She worked several years for Prince William County Schools serving Bennett Elementary until she retired. After returning to Hillsville she worked the election polls and volunteered at the VFW, where she helped raise money and pitched in to prepare meals.
Later in her life, she moved to Deltaville, where she continued to contribute her time as a volunteer for the Deltaville Rescue Squad. She was recognized for her efforts to raise money by selling tickets for a chance to win a quilt. She was a member of Zoar Baptist Church in Deltaville.
She loved spending time with her family and many special friends. She spent many hours making beautiful quilts and crocheting anything from baby blankets to bedspreads. She enjoyed watching her birds and the wildlife that visited her yard to see what she might have for them.
The funeral service was conducted Saturday, July 11, at Vaughan-Guynn-McGrady Chapel at 11 a.m. with the Rev. Wendell Horton officiating. Burial followed in the Jeff Largen Family Cemetery. The family received friends at the funeral home on Friday, July 10, from 6 until 8 p.m. A guestbook is available online by visiting www.vaughanguynnandmcgrady.com. Vaughan-Guynn-McGrady Chapel is serving the family.
