Sara Martin, age 98, of Duluth, passed away Saturday, December 16, 2023, surrounded by family. Raised in Homer, Sara was the daughter of the late Edna and Emory Hardy. She worked for Norfolk Southern for 40 years and retired in 1987.
Sara was an avid traveler in retirement and enjoyed both short domestic trips as well as longer international ones. She enjoyed cooking, especially when sharing with others, and was an active member of Peachtree Corners Baptist Church and their Blessings Class.
Sara was preceded in death by her husband of 60 years, Ferd Martin, and by siblings Mildred Minish and Bob Hardy.
Surviving are daughter and son-in-law Lisa and Danny Smith of Brookhaven, granddaughters Lindsey Smith and Rachel Smith, and sister and brother-in-law Brenda and David Sullivan. She is also survived by several nieces, nephews, and close friends.
Sara’s family is thankful for the caring workers at Dunwoody Place and is deeply grateful for the care team from Arcturus Hospice Care.
Funeral services are scheduled for 2:00 pm on Wednesday, December 20, 2023, in the Chapel of McGahee-Griffin & Stewart. Interment will follow in Banks County Memorial Gardens.
The family will receive friends at the Funeral Home on Wednesday, December 20, 2023 from 12:30 – 2:00 pm.
In lieu of flowers, please donate to Peachtree Corners Baptist Church.
An online guest register is available and may be viewed at www.mcgaheegriffinandstewart.com.
Mcgahee-Griffin & Stewart Funeral Home of Cornelia, Georgia (706/778-8668) is in charge of arrangements.
