MARTIN - Colleen B. Martin, 88, passed away Sunday evening, February 26, 2012 at Baptist Medical Center in Fernandina Beach, FL.
She was born June 15, 1923 in Cairo, GA. After living in Jacksonville, Florida for some time, Mrs. Martin left the area in 1978 and moved to California and Nevada before moving to Fernandina Beach in 1999.
She enjoyed reading and spending time with her family and friends.
Survivors include three sons, Wes Blackwell (Jan) of Palm Coast, FL, Gary Martin (Terri) of Carson City, NV and Donald Martin of Salinas, CA; a daughter, Ann Morphew of Jacksonville, FL; one brother, Rick Brinson (Margaret) of Jacksonville, FL; eight grandchildren, Lori, Colleen, Eric, Karen, Stephanie, Jessie, Justin and Christie; nine great grandchildren; her pet dog, Little Bit and her cat, Nikki.
There will be an informal gathering for family and friends at a later date.
In lieu of flowers, the family suggests that memorial donations be made to Stars of Amelia (an animal rescue group). More information can be found at starsofamelia.org.