Marion Geraldine Martin of Gaston, NC passed away on Thursday, November 23, 2017.

A native of Greensville County, VA, she was born to the late William Benjimen and Mary Gertrude Taylor Pearson, and was preceded in death by her husband, Johnny Lee Van Martin; her two brothers, Carl Steve Pearson and Johnny Earl Pearson.

Marion is survived by her two daughters, Kim Martin of Seaboard, NC, Teresa M. Medlin and her husband, Wayne, of Roanoke Rapids, NC; her son, Bubba Martin and Jamie Tedder, of Gaston, NC; her sisters, Madeline Cifers and her husband, Bud, of Emporia, VA, Cynthia Johnson and Dale of Emproia, VA, Pam Wrenn and Tom Weatherway of Roanoke Rapids, NC; Dale Davis and her husband, Stanley, of Emporia, VA, Crystal Capps of Emporia, VA; her brothers, Vaiden Pearson of Roanoke Rapids, NC, Benny Pearson and his wife, Barbara, of Roanoke Rapids, NC; her sister-in-law, Alice Pearson, of Emporia, VA; her grandchildren, Randy Shane Snider, Haley Walker, Tori Majors, Destinie Molina, Reyna Molina, Michaela Clements; her two great-grandchildren, Harper Majors and Lee Lee; her two canine companions, Little Bit and Katie; and her several nieces and nephews.

Graveside services will be held on Sunday, November 26, 2017 at 2:00 p.m. at Crestview Memorial Cemetery with Rev. Ken Arrington officiating.

The family will receive friends on Saturday, November 25, 2017 from 6:00 until 7:30 p.m. at Askew Funeral & Cremation Services in Roanoke Rapids, NC.