Winona "Nonie" Martin

A memorial service is planned for Winona “Nonie” Ruth Martin on Saturday, September 24, 2022, at 2:00 pm at Highland Baptist Church in Roswell, NM. Nonie was born to Marshall and Ruby Burch on June 25, 1954, in Roswell, NM, and went to be with her Lord on Wednesday, September 14, 2022. On December 18, 1970, she married the love of her life, George Scott (Scotty) Martin. This December, they would have been married 52 years. Together they raised their two children, Anson and Amanda, in Artesia, NM, and have celebrated the births of 7 grandchildren and three great-grandchildren. Having lived in multiple cities and a few states, Artesia is where she and Scotty spent most of their lives. Nonie had an infectious smile and a laugh that brought the joy of the Lord wherever she went; she was loved by everyone she met. Her family meant everything to her, and her many friends filled her life with so much love. Her life was devoted to her Savior, Jesus Christ, and everything she did was a byproduct of His love overflowing through her. She spent many years as a school bus driver for the Artesia Public Schools, driving for the special education students, and those children was incredibly special to her; she formed relationships with many of them over the years. She loved children and spent her life pouring out the love of Christ to countless women and children through ministry in the church, in her family, and in anyone else who was blessed to have graced her path. She was a pillar of strength, a fountain of Biblical wisdom, and truly loved life. When she wasn’t serving in the church, you could find her with family - playing scrabble or doing a crossword puzzle, visiting with friends, drinking coffee, and spending time with her beloved grand and great-grandchildren. A woman with many talents such as sewing, painting, and a singing voice like no other, Nonie embodied the woman of scripture in Proverbs 31, “Her children arise up, and call her blessed; Her husband also, and he praiseth her. Many daughters have done virtuously, But thou excellest them all. Favour is deceitful, and beauty is vain: But a woman that feareth the LORD, she shall be praised.” Nonie was preceded in death by her beloved son, Anson Martin, four brothers and one sister, and is survived by her husband, Scotty Martin, her daughter Amanda Ramsey and husband David of CO, daughter-in-law Laurie Martin of WA, her seven grandchildren Madison Fernandez and husband Zach of Artesia, Elisha Mutchler of Artesia, Irelynn & Avarie Ramsey of CO, Justin, Lynnea, and Asiah Martin of WA, three great-grandchildren, four sisters, one brother, and numerous nieces and nephews. She is incredibly loved and missed. Thank you to Kindred Hospice for her end-of-life care, especially Maureen, Pastor Tim, Stacy, and Jessica. In lieu of flowers, her husband asks that you donate to St. Jude’s Children’s Hospital, as Nonie held them, dear, to her heart. Please take a moment to share a kind thought or memory with Nonie’s family at www.andersonbethany.com. Nonie’s tribute was written in her honor by her family.

Winona "Nonie" Martin

June 25, 1954 - September 14, 2022