Kirby Fanguy
June 20, 2019
Marie Houser
June 20, 2019
Glena “Ms. Mae” Hearne Martin, 85, passed away on Monday, June 10, 2019 at 1:45 a.m. She was a native of Chatham and former resident of West Monroe and current resident of Houma, LA.
Ms. Mae is survived by her children, Brenda M. Tolbert and husband, Pat of Athens, TX, Robby Martin and wife, Margaret of West Monroe, LA, Elizabeth “Beth” M. Powell and fiancé, Don Gilmore of Houma, LA, Sherry M. Marsh and husband, Ret. Mst. Sgt. “USAF” Greg of Cheney, WA, and Randall “Randy” Martin of West Monroe, LA.; grandchildren, Mendy Tolbert, Brittany Marsh, Brandy Marsh, Kristen “Kay Pea” Powell, James Martin, Wayne Martin, Brooklyn Marsh and Cirstin Martin; 2 great-grandchildren; sister-in-law, Judy Martin Mitcham and husband, Billy of TX; and numerous nieces and nephews.
Ms. Mae was born, July 4, 1933 in Jackson Parish, Louisiana, the youngest daughter born to Paul and Mary “Lizzie” Hearne.
After the death of her husband, Henry “Eddie” “Plunkie” Martin, Ms. Mae moved to Houma with her daughter Beth and her family. Ms. Mae in her later years she experienced hiking at Mt. Rainier Washington, a helicopter ride over the crater of Mt. St. Helens and her first trip to Disney World.
Ms. Mae was a loving wife, mother, grandmother, sister and friend. She enjoyed cooking, Mardi Gras, LSU football and New Orleans Saints football. Her favorite player was Drew Brees. You could always count on Ms. Mae being in LSU gear on Saturdays and Saints gear on Sundays. Even after being diagnosed with Dementia she still point at the television because she recognized Drew Brees. Ms. Mae was an angel walking along the earth. She will be missed by all who knew and loved her.
The family would like to thank St. Catherine’s Hospice, The Oaks of Houma, and Dr. Brian Matherne.
(Chauvin)
