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Celebration of Life: 6 p.m. on Thursday, October 16, 2025, at Frank & Bright Funeral Home
Visitation: 4 until 6 p.m. on Thursday at the funeral home
Carolyn Joyce Martin, age 90, of Flora, Illinois, passed away Thursday morning, October 9, 2025, at Carmi Manor Rehabilitation & Nursing Center.
She was born January 30, 1935, in Clay County, the daughter of Juvil Wesley “Casey” and Leone (Sullens) Mayo. She was united in marriage to John Madison Martin Jr. on January 16, 1954, at the Methodist parsonage in Flora and together they shared 49 wedding anniversaries until his passing on June 21, 2003.
She enjoyed coloring and working crossword puzzles. Carolyn had never met a stranger and always found joy in making new acquaintances wherever she went. She will be remembered for her kind heart and her love of animals.
She is survived by her son: Gary Martin of Flora; daughters: Suzanne Acree of Flora and Teresa Martin (Rendell Dingman) of Cisne; daughter-in-law: Angela Martin of Flora; grandchildren: Matthew Martin (fiancée Jaime Robertson) of New Alexandria, Pennsylvania, Adrienne Martin (Ryan Harmon) of Flora, Chandra Martin of Flora, Alex Martin of Flora, and Madison (Quentin) Young of Clay City; step grandchildren: Kim (Gary) Pennington of Cisne, Mark Lagle of Altamont, Chris (Amanda) Lagle of Flora, Eric Lagle of Bridgeport, Kelly Lagle (Steven Gabel) of Arnold, Missouri, Johnny Burkett of Rinard, and Candi (Gene) McVay of Franklinville, North Carolina; great-grandchildren: Jacob, Nicholas, and Rebecca Kimbro, and Abigail Schmitz, all of Flora, and Garrett and Lilly Young, both of Clay City; step great-grandchildren: Brian (Susan) Pennington of Flora, Tiffany (Ben) Castleberry of Flora, Ashley Landreth of Altamont, Jessica (Nicholas) Simpson of Newburgh, Indiana, Elizabeth Lagle of Flora, Cale Lagle of Flora, Terra (Rocky) Dewitt of Willow Springs, Missouri, Amanda Schell of Flora, and Autumn (Ernie) Baugh of Franklinville, North Carolina; many step great-great-grandchildren; a sister: Doris (Trevor) Bissey of Bloomington; a brother: Jerry (Gayla) Mayo of Clay City; and many cousins, nieces, and nephews.
She was preceded in passing by her parents; husband; son: Larry Martin; daughter-in-law: Becky Martin; son-in-law: Steve “Lumpy” Acree; stepdaughters: Nancy Lagle, Carolyn Sue Byars, and Vicki Burkett; step son-in-law: Carol Lagle; step grandchildren: Tim Byars, Deanna Byars, and Jody Burkett; a brother: Don Mayo; sister: Rita Stanley; brother-in-law: Wayne Stanley; sister-in-law: Joyce Mayo; and nieces: Stephanie Bissey and Carey Deem.
A Celebration of Life will be held at 6 p.m. on Thursday, October 16, 2025, at Frank & Bright Funeral Home in Flora with Pastor Mark Smith officiating. A visitation will be held from 4 until 6 p.m. on Thursday at the funeral home. Memorial donations are suggested to Fur a Good Paws, and these will be accepted through the funeral home. To share a condolence or memory, visit: www.frankandbright.com
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We are sorry for your loss. I always enjoyed talking with your mom at Grandma's Kitchen. She was a sweetheart. I know she will be missed greatly by family and friends . 🧡 🙏🏻🧡
Suzanne and family: my heart fell condolences to you. I lost my mom in 2018 and I still miss her every day. She’ll be watching you from heaven! 🙏✝️❤️
Remembering your family in prayer. Hold to the wonderful memories.
Sorry for your loss
What a kind and compassionate woman Carolyn was. Grateful to have known her. Rest in Peace Carolyn 🕊️
So sorry for your loss. My prayers for peace and comfort. She is in the arms of our Lord.
I am so sorry very sorry to hear of Momma Carolyn's passing, but I know she sweetly singing those beautiful hymns in heaven. Some folks are blessed with one special Mom, yet I have been blessed with more than most. Carolyn was an awesome lady who always treated me as one of her own. I can remember sharing so many great times, lots of laughter and our share of tears together with Momma over many years. She will be greatly missed by so many folks. My heart, thoughts, prayers and hugs go out to Gary, Suzanne, Teresa, Angela and all the grandkids, great grandkids and nieces and nephews. This world has lost a very wonderful angel. I know she is being so sweetly welcomed with open arms into the arms of God and all that have gone before her. With all my heart I will always love you Momma Carolyn!
So sorry to hear of your loss. She was a very sweet lady. Hugs to family
Very sorry for your loss, praying for your family.
So sorry for your loss! Praying your memories of your mom will comfort you through your grief.
So sorry for your loss. Carolyn was a wonderful lady and she will be missed
Gary and Suzanne, I was so sorry to hear of your mothers passing. Carolyn and John were both close friends and great people. May God comfort you in your time of grief.
Thoughts and prayers.
So sorry for your loss. Always enjoyed doing business with her. She was a fine lady 🙏🏻
So sorry for your loss. May you find comfort in your many wonderful memories. 🙏🏻
Doris and the rest of the Mayo and Martin families, we are so sorry for your loss. Carolyn , Rita and you grew up with the Stanford girls , and now Judy and Nancy are reuniting with Carolyn and Rita in Heaven, and you and Barb and me are the only ones remaining on earth. May the memories of good times past remain in your hearts forever. Carolyn was a very sweet woman and I enjoyed talking with her in later years, and I am sure she will be missed.
I am so sorry for your loss. Carolyn was such a nice lady, and I used to see her pretty often at Grandma's kitchen.
Love and♥️ Prayers 🙏
So sorry for your loss. My thoughts and prayers are with you & your family. Keep her close in your memories to get through the tough times. Heaven has gained another angel. ❤️
I am so sorry to hear of Carolyn's passing. I always loved talking to her and helping her when she was able to come into the store. She was a wonderfully nice lady. I was able to take my picture with her recently. I am so blessed to have known her and will miss her. My thoughts and prayers are with her family.
I was so sorry to hear of Carolyn's passing. She was a sweet Lady. Prayers for the Family.
I loved your mom's since of humor! She always stopped to visit when we ran into each other! She will be missed
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