Margaret Etta "Margie"

Martin

Margaret Etta ‘Margie’ Martin, 91 of Mullens, passed away on Friday, October 23, 2026 at the home of her son Jamie Christian at Chesapeake VA.

Born July 7, 1935 at Itmann, WV she was the daughter of the late Powell and Marie (Beverly) Ellis.

Margie was a graduate from Mullens High School and also a graduate from Bluefield Business College. She was a retired medical secretary and office manager for Doctor Jorge de la Piedra. Starting her career in Mullens and retiring from Dr. Piedra office in Princeton. For over 30 years she drove over Herndon Mountain to Dr. Piedra's office.

Margie was an active member in the Pentecostal Church before she married Woodrow Martin. She then joined him and then became a member in the United Methodist Church. She served the Lord in the United Methodist Church in many ways, she served on every committee in the church, Board of Trustees, Finance Committee, Parsonage Committee, Administrative Board, Pastor Parrish Relations Chair Person, Chair Person of united Methodist Women, Spiritual Growth Coordinator. She was a member of the Wyoming County Parrish, devotion leader of the adult Bible class, Secretary of Charge Conference, Lay Leader to Annual Conference, Member of Fellowship Christian Women, Member of the United Methodist Church Choir, served many Vacation Bible School Programs, and was Chair Person of Visitation-Prayer and Outreach for Mullens United Methodist Church.

In addition to her parents she is also preceded in death by her first husband, James "Fred: Christian, Sr. and sister, Shirley Noah.

Those left to cherish her wonderful memory include her loving and devoted son, James "Jamie" Christian, Jr. and his wife Shari of Chesapeake, VA,; grandson, James Christian, III; sister, Lynda Farley and her husband Mike of Beaver, WV.; brother, Jim Ellis and wife Yolanda of Beach Park, IL.; and numerous cousins.

Funeral services will be at 12:00 Noon on Thursday, October 29, 2026 at Mullens United Methodist Church, 118 Guyandotte Avenue Mullens WV, 25880 with Rev. Gerald Robert, Rev. Mark Shrader, and Pastor Reed Hobdy officiating. Burial will follow in Blue Ridge Memorial Gardens in Beckley.

Friends may call 1 hour prior to services at the church.

Pallbearers will be Don Skaggs, Gary Houck, Mike Wikel, Terry Houck, John Quesenberry.

Honorary Pallbearers will be Kilroy Houck and Pete Kirk.

Online condolences may be expressed to the family at www.tyreefuneralhome.com

The family of Ms. Margaret "Margie" Martin is being cared for by Tyree Funeral Home, Mount Hope.