Ms. Josephine Nora Martin

Josephine B. Martin, affectionately known as “Nora” gently passed away on Monday, August 21, 2023. She was a beloved mother, grandmother, aunt, and friend who will be deeply missed by all who knew her. Nora was born on March 13, 1944, in Columbia, South Carolina. She spent her formative years climbing trees with her brothers in the Authurtown community. She went on to attend Booker T. Washington High School and graduated with the Class of 1962. After graduating from high school, she relocated to Philadelphia, Pennsylvania where she worked clerical jobs with the U.S. Postal Service and the Department of Navy. She later met and married the late Joe Martin and lived in Philadelphia for 13 years. Nora then moved back to Columbia, South Carolina, and was employed at Richland Memorial Hospital, in the medical records department as a medical coder for 25 years. Then she moved to Brunswick, Georgia to work for Southeastern Georgia Regional Hospital. She loved her family as she was instrumental in helping raise a host of nieces and nephews. She had impeccable style and was a classic diva of her time. No matter the time of the year, she always made her way to the beach to visit lighthouses along the Georgia coast, especially Tybee Island. During her trips, she shared countless memories with her family, especially her grands who called her G-ma. Nora's favorite football team was the Philadelphia Eagles, and she enjoyed watching football and shouting at the television screen on behalf of her Eagles. Whoever knew her, knew that she loved the Lord as on many Sundays she sang his praises with the Full Gospel Ensemble Choir for 20-plus years. She later became an active member of Word of God Church and Ministries International serving in various ministries, especially the W.O.W “Women of Wisdom" ministry before she became ill. Nora is preceded in death by her beloved son, Trevor "TC" Martin and her sweet granddaughter, Loghan Cullen. Josephine is survived by her loving children, Kirklyn (Vanessa) Martin of Eastover, SC, Terrance (Tracy) Martin of Columbia, SC, and Shamira Martin of Columbia, SC; eight grandchildren, Brit’ny Bridges, Tre and Bryce Martin, DeQuon, Joel and Caleb Henderson, Kenora and Samuel Martin; her sister Rebecca Davis of Columbia, SC along with her nieces, nephews, and close family and friends. Funeral service will be 1:00 p.m., Monday, August 28, 2023 at Word of God Church and Ministries, 119 Diamond Lane, Columbia, South Carolina 29210. Bishop Eric W. Davis, Pastor, Pastor Allen D. Williams, officiating. Ms. Martin will lie in-state at the church one hour prior to service time. The Martin family will receive guests from 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m., Sunday, August 27, 2023, at the Full Gospel Word Church, 1401 Rosewood Drive, Columbia, South Carolina 29205. Public viewing will be held from 2:00 p.m. until 4:30 p.m., Sunday, August 27, 2023, and 9:00 a.m. until 10:00 a.m., Monday, August 28, 2023 at the Funeral Home. Like our Facebook page: A. A. Dicks Funeral Home - Sullivan Chapel Add our Facebook Friend Page and leave a comment: A. A. Dicks FH

Ms. Josephine Nora Martin

March 13, 1944 - August 21, 2023