Barbara K. (Naylor) Martin

 

Barbara K. (Naylor) Martin, 69, of Rostraver Township, passed away Tuesday, November 11, 2008 in her home as a result of a battle with leukemia.  She was born September 18, 1939 in the village of Webster, a daughter of the late Raymond and Mary (Swink) Naylor.  In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by two brothers, Walter Naylor and Alfred Naylor.

 

Barbara was a member of the United Methodist Church.  She was a life-long resident of Rostraver Township and was a teacher in the Rostraver Township schools.   Barbara and her husband were the founders of Martin’s Flowers and Shrubs in Belle Vernon, which continues under the direction of her three sons.  The joy of her life was being a devoted mother and grandmother.

 

Barbara is survived by her husband, George A. Martin, to whom she was married for 48 years; her three sons and their wives, Mark & Jennifer A. Martin, G. Adam & Kimberly Martin and

Brad & Jennifer L. Martin.  She will be greatly missed by her grandchildren, Jacob, Joshua, Hunter, Austin, Mackenzie & Courtney and is also survived by a loving cousin Gloria Foulks and numerous nieces & nephews.

 

Friends will be received on Thursday and Friday from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. in the James C. Stump Funeral Home Inc., 580 Circle Drive, Belle Vernon/Rostraver Township (724-929-7934) www.jamesstumpfuneralhome.com

 

A Funeral service will be held in the funeral home on Saturday, November 15 at 11:00 a.m. with the Rev. David K. Means officiating.  Interment will follow in Fells Cemetery, Rostraver Township.

 

The family suggests memorial contributions to The Leukemia & Lymphoma Society, 333 East Carson St., Suite 441, Pittsburgh, PA  15219.