Myrna Marcella Martin

Willis, Texas — Myrna Marcella Martin, 84, ran into the arms of her Savior on Sunday, September 15th, 2024. She was born on December 26, 1939 in Galveston, Texas. Galveston is also where Myrna grew up. She attended and graduated high school from Ursuline Academy in 1958. She married Gerald Martin Sr. in 1958 and was married until his death in 1984. Myrna was known as a devoted wife and mother who loved the Lord with all her heart. She spent the first part of her life at home raising her children and partnering in a plumbing business with her husband. Myrna also sold Avon cosmetics door to door and built up a large clientele. When she did enter the outside work force, she spent many years as a Property Transaction Clerk in the tax office. She studied and passed the test to become a certified tax assessor but never practiced in that role. Myrna’s deep passion to help others was seen through her never-ending prayers and service for others. When she was working in the Tax Office, she started a prayer group but had to meet outside because it was a government building. They would meet before work and pray at the picnic tables. Myrna served in prison and hospital ministries for many years. When that came to an end, she found a place to serve others in the food pantry. When she could no longer do that, she served others as she went shopping or to the doctor’s office, in restaurants or in her own little neighbourhood. Myrna would seek out those in need of prayer and pray for them on the spot. She carried oil in her purse to pray for the sick. Many times, people were drawn to Myrna to share their problems and receive prayer. She kept a huge prayer list and was a fervent prayer warrior for each of them. She was always anxious to share the love of the Lord with anyone she met. Myrna witnessed the answer to so many of her prayers for her own life and for others. In Myrna’s later years, God gifted her with the perfect little buddy to keep her company at home, Callie, her cat. Callie’s personality was just what Myrna needed. Myrna was preceded in death by her parents and siblings: Bryson Reid, Novella Hicks Reid, Melvin and Gerald Uriarte. She is survived by her sister, Sheila Lopez. Myrna has three children, Denise Munson & husband Boardman, Brenda Butler and husband John, and Gerald Martin, Jr. She is blessed with 6 grandchildren and their spouses, Jason Hope, Jeffrey Hope, Boardman (BJ) Munson, Britton Munson, Rachel Martin Lenamond and Gerald Martin III and 11 great-grandchildren. In addition, Myrna has 2 step-grandchildren, and 4 step-great-grandchildren. She was also looking forward to becoming a great grandmother by her firstborn grandson, Jason and his wife. Myrna was blessed with many friends in her life and because of their never-ending kindness and support shown toward her, she was able to live independently in her home until her death. For that, our family is eternally grateful to them. A celebration of Myrna’s life will be held on Saturday, September 21, 2024 at Grace Church in Willis Texas at 11:30 for viewing and 12:30 for service. Family and friends are invited to share their memories and honour her legacy. Flowers are welcome or donations may be made to Grace Church in Myrna Martin's name. She was a founding member of Grace from 1979. And as ye go, preach, saying, “The kingdom of heaven is at hand.” Matthew 6:7 Myrna Marcella Martin will be deeply missed and lovingly remembered by so many. The world has lost a valiant prayer warrior for her Savior. Many lives were changed by her being here on this earth. Many will see her again because of her divine intercessory prayer over their lives.

Myrna Marcella Martin

December 26, 1939 - September 15, 2024