Ida Lois Hurst Martin, 87, of Waverly entered peacefully into Heaven’s gates Sunday, July 18, 2021, at Southeast Georgia Health System with her family by her side.
Lois, the daughter of the late Archie Sterling Hurst and the late Ida Ruth Popham Hurst, was born in Waycross. She was also preceded in death by her husband of 62 years, Howard Martin; and six siblings, Valree Williamson, Sterling Hurst Jr, Aline Womble, Addie Pete Puckett, Donald Hurst and Henry Hurst.
Lois was a graduate of Patterson High School, where she was an outstanding basketball player known for her left-handed hook shot. After high school, she moved to Savannah and went to work with Southern Bell Telephone Company. This is where she met the love of her life, Howard Martin, who was stationed at Hunter Air Force Base. His military career led them to live in several different locations throughout the United States. She also was an educator, but the career she treasured most was being a homemaker. She took great pride in taking care of her family’s needs. She was a lady who stood firm in her beliefs and was an active member of Waverly Methodist Church, where she could be seen singing in the choir.
Lois was a college sports fan and stayed well informed on the current events especially in political affairs. She was an avid Georgia Bulldog football fan and an avid reader. She loved to spend time with her family and friends, and her children and grandchildren was always No. 1 in her eyes. She will be sadly missed by all who knew and loved her.
Left to cherish her memories are her two sons and daughters-in-law, Mikell Lee and Patricia Martin of Waverly and Gary Howard and Carol Martin of Waycross; five grandchildren, Brent Howard Martin (Wendi), Brandon Lee Martin (Kristan), William Kyle Martin (Macey), and Brandi Beaudry (Aaron); Brad Tuten (Rachel); 13 great grandchildren; and one brother, Robert Hurst (Betty Jean). Several nieces and nephews also survive.
The memorial service to honor Lois’s life will be held at 11 a.m. Thursday, July 22 at Waverly Methodist Church with Bro. Doug Goode officiating.
In lieu of flowers the family would like to offer a heartfelt thank you for memorial contributions to be made to the Waverly Methodist Church, 427 Middleton St. Waverly, GA 31565.
Edo Miller and Sons is in charge of the arrangements. You may sign the register book and leave condolences for the family at www.edomillerandsons.com