Funeral services for Pauline M. Martin, 94, of Beaumont will be held Tuesday, June 9, 2009 at 2:00 p.m. at Wesley United Methodist Church with Reverend Besser, officiating. Interment will follow in the Antioch Cemetery in Buna, Texas. Visitation will be Monday evening from 5-7:00 p.m. at Claybar Kelley-Watkins Funeral Home.
Pauline was born October 21, 1914 in Call, Texas and passed away June 7, 2009 at her residence in Beaumont. Raised on a farm in Call, Texas, she moved to Beaumont in 1949 and was a retired secretary from B.F. Goodrich. She was a member of Wesley United Methodist Church and an active volunteer in many organizations.
Pauline loved to crochet and shared her talents by making caps and baby blankets for newborn infants at Christus Hospital-St. Elizabeth. She was a great cook, famous for her corn bread dressing prepared for family holiday gatherings.
She was preceded in death by her husband, J.T. Martin and her seven brothers and sisters. Survivors include two sons and daughters-in-law, Pat and Linda Martin of Beaumont and Mike and Sherry Martin of Port Neches; four grandchildren, Russell, Jennifer, Jeffery and Wayne Martin and seven great grandchildren.
Friends who wish may direct memorial contributions to Wesley United Methodist Church, 3810 N. Major Drive, Beaumont, Texas 77713.