Goldie Ammons Martin passes away

Goldie Jean Ammons Martin, Class of 1957, who grew up in Worthington, passed away Thursday in her Bingamon home.

She was an office assistant during her time at Monongah High.

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Goldie’s obituary:

Goldie Jean Ammons Martin
(December 14, 1939 - October 23, 2014)

Goldie Jean Martin, 74, of Bingamon, died Thursday, October 23, 2014 at her residence with her family by her side. She was born December 14, 1939 in Fayette County, the daughter of the late William Lane Ammons and Thelma Angeline Valentine Ammons.

Goldie was once employed by Control Systems and Electronic Control in Fairmont and was also a caregiver for the elderly. She enjoyed reading, doing puzzles, going to the mountains, eating out, mowing, working with her flowers, and being with her family. She also attended Charity Baptist Church.

She is survived by her husband, Joseph Eugene “Gene” Martin, whom she married February 1, 1958, four daughters; Myra Ann Loss, Leesa Bradley, Kellie Whitecotton, and Terri Weekly and husband, Ronnie, all of Bingamon, seven grandchildren; Danielle Creak, Amy McNeese, Billie Shearer, Mandy Rose, Brandi Whitaker, Chad Fisher, and Cheyenne Pill, seven great grandchildren; Evan Wildman, Dalton McNeese, Ashlyn Wildman, Bralyn and Austin Whitaker, Matthew Cole Willig, and Brady Wadsworth, one sister; Linda Seymour of Arizona, step brothers; Tommy, Larry, Clyde, Barry, and Herbie Frye.

In addition to her parents, Goldie was preceded in death by a daughter; Deana Creak, a grandson; Blake Rose, and her stepmother, Bernice Ammons.

Friends may call at the Hutson Funeral Home at 500 E. Main St. in Mannington from 5-8 p.m. on Monday, November 3, 2014 where a memorial service will be held at 7 p.m. with Pastor Dan Adkins officiating. 

The family would like to give a special thank you to the nurses at Mon General, Dr. Wolfe, Cheryl Smith, and a special home health nurse, Glenna Shock. Online condolences may be accessed at www.hutsonfuneralhomes.com