Corine Martin Obituary

Athens, GA - Corine Dixon Martin, born March 16, 1921, of John Collier Road died November 11, 2004.
A native of Oglethorpe County, Mrs. Martin was a daughter of the late Granville and Mary Gabriel Dixon. She was preceded in death by her husband Fant E. Martin. She was employed with Chicopee Mills and later owned and operated Martin Grocery in the South Jackson area for many years. She was a member of Oconee Heights Baptist Church and the Hope Sunday School Class.
Survivors include daughter and son-in-law, Evangeline (Van) M. and Dick Nixon; son and daughter-in-law, Dwayne E. Martin and Janice Carpenter, all of Athens; brothers: Edward Dixon of Athens and Benny Dixon of Marietta; half-brothers: Bobby Dixon and Aubrey Dixon both of Athens; half-sisters: Elizabeth Lowe of Athens, Betty Jo Anderson, Carol Wagnon and Doris Parks all of Hull; grandchildren: Cindy Lee and Ricky Nixon both of Athens, Bryan Martin and Dwayne Martin both of Marion NC; seven great grandchildren.
Funeral Services will be held 2:00 pm Saturday, November 13, 2004 in Bernstein Funeral Home Chapel with the Rev. Crist Camden, the Rev. Elmer Butler and the Rev. Bud McDonald officiating. Interment will follow in Evergreen Memorial Park Cemetery.
The family will be at the home of Dick and Van Nixon, 540 John Collier Road, Athens and will receive friends Friday evening from 6:00 to 8:00 at Bernstein Funeral Home. Flowers will be accepted or memorial contributions may be made to Relay for Life Team, c/o South Jackson Elementary School, 8144 Jefferson Road, Athens, GA 30607.
Bernstein Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. www.bernsteinfuneralhome.com
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Athens Banner-Herald, Friday, Nov. 12, 2004