G retna…….Sharon Sue Martin, age 80 of Gretna died peacefully Friday, February 21, 2025 at her residence.

Born June 8, 1944 in California, she was a daughter of the late Floyd G. Mackey.  Mrs. Martin was a Women Soldier in our Nations Army and as a Veteran she felt it important to send cards to the VA hospitals monthly.  She loved the company of her "Church Ladies" and her "Sassy Sisters."  She loved window shopping and laughing and talking with friends and family.  She had many adventures in her life and lived it the way she wanted and left this life peacefully in her comfy chair with the television on and her doggy friend Jewel by her side. She was married to Jack Martin who preceded her in death.

She is survived by one son, Adrian Lee Puckett of Altavista; two daughters, Tara L. Moore and husband, H.B Simpson, Jr. of Gretna and Kimberly R. Barbour and husband, Tony of Pittsville; seven grandchildren, Hollie Catron (Sam Witcher) of Gretna, Derek Catron (Brittany) of Evington, Samantha Owen of North Carolina, Tiffany Pendergrass (Phillip) of Hurt, Dustin Simpson of Gretna, Justin Simpson (Brittany Ogle) of Tennessee and Richard Barbour of Sycamore; and twelve great-grandchildren.

The family would like to express gratitude for the love, kindness and concern given to them after the passing of their mother

Per her request there will be no public service.

Colbert-Moran Funeral Home, Gretna is assisting the family.  Condolences may be sent to the family by visiting www.colbertmoran.com.

I'm Free

Don't grieve for me, for now I'm free
I'm following the path God laid for me.
I took His hand when I heard Him call,
I turned my back and left it all.
I could not stay another day,
To laugh, to love, to work or play.
Tasks left undone must stay that way,
I found that place at the close of day.
If my parting has left a void,
Then fill it with remembered joy.
A friendship shared, a laugh, a kiss,
Ah yes, these things, I too, will miss.
Be not burdened with times of sorrow,
I wish you the sunshine of tomorrow.
My life's been full, I savored much,
Good friends, good times, a loved one's touch.
Perhaps my time seemed all too brief,
Don't lengthen it now with undue grief.
Lift up your heart and share with me,
God wanted me now, He set me free.