Hattie Martin, 87, of Labelle, Texas went home to be with her Lord and Savior on Sunday, January 15, 2017. She was born in China, Texas on April 28, 1929 to Donnette Melanson and Mack Naquin. Hattie died peacefully at Oak Grove Nursing Home where she was surrounded by her family. Hattie Martin was a lifelong resident of LaBelle and was a devoted Christian, wife, mother, grandmother and great-grandmother. She was very much a woman of faith and a follower of Jesus Christ, who helped lead many individuals to know the Lord. Mother was a woman who always stood by her beliefs and was an inspiration to many. She loved being surrounded by her family and friends and her home was always a gathering place where everyone was welcome. Her family was her passion and the gift of her love will never be forgotten. Throughout her life, mom exhibited her strength, courage and the ability to overcome many obstacles in her life. Her greatest gift was her unconditional love to each one of her children and grandchildren.
She was preceded in death by her husband, RG Martin, who was the love of her life for 65 years. She is survived by her daughters, Ann Picou and husband Steve of Fannett and Charlotte Holden and husband George of Cypress; sons, Alton Martin and wife Leslie of LaBelle and Robert Martin and wife Kathy of Fannett; grandchildren, Steve Picou Jr., Jill Chavers, Andy, Josh and Sean Martin, Robby, Erik and Cody Martin along with 12 great grandchildren.
Our family would like to extend a special “Thank You” to her lifelong friend, Martha Lou Murff, and her family for their compassion and love for our Mother. We would also like to thank Carolyn Hayes for her loving care of both our Mother and our Father, the staff of Oak Groves Nursing Home and Heart of Texas Hospice for caring for our mom during her illness.
Floral contributions may be sent to Broussard’s Mortuary, Nederland or memorial contributions may be made to the Alzheimer’s Association, 700 North St. M, Beaumont, Texas 77701.
A gathering of Mrs. Martin's family and friends will be from 5:00 p.m. until 8:00 p.m., Wednesday, January 18, 2017, at Broussard’s, 505 North 12th Street, Nederland. Her funeral service will be 10:30 a.m., Thursday, January 19, 2017, at Broussard’s, with her interment to follow at Oak Bluff Memorial Park, Port Neches.
