Mary Nell Graves Martin of Lacey, went to be with her Lord and Savior on Thursday, June 6, 2024. She was born in Lake Village on July 27, 1940, to the late Homer Baron and Aultie Zena Marie Georgine Graves.
She loved the Lord and always put Him first. She was a wonderful mother to her children and Nana to her grandchildren.
Nell attended Crossett Cosmetology School before being a Cosmetologist in Lacey where she retired after 40 years. She was a member of Lacey Assembly of God Church.
Nell is preceded in death by her parents and one sister, Margie L. Jones.
She is survived by her two children, Carolyn Sue Estelle (Robert), and Kevin D. Martin (Trenia) of Lacey; five grandchildren, Lance Estelle (Khealy), Cody Martin, Malorie Gossman (Mack), Drake Martin, and Maci Estelle; five great-grandchildren; two special nephews, Richard and Marty Jones; and a host of family and friends.
Funeral services were held at 11 a.m. Saturday, June 8, 2024, at Lacey Assembly of God Church with Rev. Marty Jones, Rev. Devin Burns and Rev. Michael Griffith officiating. Burial was in Lacey Cemetery. Visitation was from 10-11 a.m. preceding the funeral service at the church.
