sarah smitherman martin

Sarah S. Martin, 91, of Limestone, died Friday at her home.

Mrs. Martin was a member of Limestone United Methodist Church.

She was a member of the Limestone Garden Club, and served on the Greene County Fair Board for a number of years.

She was the widow of Claude Martin.

Survivors include three sisters and a brother-in-law: Ruth May of Lenoir, N.C., Mae S. Jones of DeLand, Fla., and Beulah S. and Harrison Ward of Lenoir; and several nieces and nephews.

She was preceded in death by four brothers: George Smitherman, Grady Smitherman, Loyd Smitherman, and Louis Smitherman; and two sisters: Lucy S. May and Pearl S. Harman.

There will be no formal visitation.

A graveside service was held at 2 o'clock Sunday afternoon in Providence Presbyterian Cemetery. The Rev. Cheryl Caruso officiated.

Pallbearers were the men of Limestone UM Church.

Memorial contributions may be made to Providence Cemetery, c/o Robert M. Campbell, 25 Bowmantown Church Road, Limestone, TN 37681, or to Limestone UM Church, 189 Opie Arnold Road, Limestone, TN 37681.

Condolences may be sent to the Martin family online at www.jeffersmortuary.com