Curlie Martin

Curlie Lee Martin, 78 of Lillington, NC went to be with our Lord and Savior on March 26, 2013. She was born in Hinson Cross Roads, NC, the daughter of the late Arel Manning and Rose Emma Barnhill.

Mrs. Martin was the cherished wife of 35 years to James (Jim) W. Martin. She was a devout Christian, revered mother, loving grandmother, and nourishing friend. She had a love for children that was indescribable. Throughout her lifetime she fostered over 100 children in Cumberland County and Harnett County, NC, and Gwinnett County, Georgia , taking them in as if they were her own. Her positive influences changed the lives of many.

She was preceded in death by her brothers Wilbur, James, Odell, C.M, and Beaman Barnhill; sister Gettie Harrell; daughter Pamela Britt; foster son Jimmy Powell.

She is survived by her husband James (Jim) W. Martin; sisters Luttie Owens, Grace Moore, and
Mary Stone; children Tina Bell (Jimmy) , Cindy Guy (Ricky), Gary Edwards (DeeDee), Jimmy Martin (Dale), Barbara Laws (Jason), Ken Martin (Jennifer), and Gregory Martin (April), Gary Britt, and Eddie Britt (Candace); two special daughters Johnya Hawkins (Keith) and Pamela Lackey (Jason); 18 grandchildren and 20 great grandchildren.

In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Hospice of Wake-Harnett County and Calvary Baptist church in Lillington, NC. Many thanks to the caregivers from Hospice , Kim, Cari, Patsy , and Cheryl, who became a part of our family.