Emma J. Humphries Martin
August 11, 1928 - April 5, 2006

“The Lord is my light and my salvation; whom shall I fear?
The Lord is the strength of my life; of whom shall I be afraid? Psalm 27:1”

REFLECTIONS OF LIFE

Emma Jane Humphries Martin was born to the late Harvey Humphries, Sr. and Mamie Simmons Humphries on August 11, 1928, in Orlando, Florida. She never met a stranger, but embraced everyone she met with love. She was a living testimony of Hebrews 13:2, “Do not forget to entertain strangers, for by doing some people have entertained angels without knowing it.” Her mission was sheltering, feeding and clothing people in need. The true essence of her life was selfless giving.

Emma was married to the late Samuel Martin, for over fifty years. Emma and Sammy were loving and devoted parents and grandparents. They were especially proud of the accomplishments of their children and grandchildren. She also had a host of god-children whom she adored. As a long time resident of Winter Park, she shared her love and home freely with neighbors, friends and her church family. Her late husband Sammy often remarked that their home was the “house of good will.” Her final act of giving was sharing lemons from her tree with a friend.

Left to cherish her beautiful and precious memories are: Children: Brenda J. Martin-Smith (Edward), Cheryl A. Jamieson (Stanley); Beverly J. Martin, Stephen D. Martin, Freddie L. Lofton and Sandrina Alexander. Siblings: Harvey Humphries (Mary), Juanita Humphries, Mary Dewitt, Elizabeth Hodge (Theodore), Evelyn Martin, Inez Armstrong and Alma Barnes. Nieces and Nephews: Alexis Reddening, Ronnie, Mamie, Randy (Cynthia), Ernest, Marie and Marquisha Humphries. Her special cousin: Ernest Brown; Her great nieces & nephews: Deloris and Ken Witcher, Kim Anderson, Angenita and Eugene Smith. Grandchildren: Otis Martin-Smith Nugent (Sandria), Iulani Greenidge (Kelly), Devon Martin-Smith, Shayla Ferguson, Christian Jamieson and Cherise Johnson. Great Grands: Darius Martin-Smith, Jamal Martin-Smith. God-children: Shawn, Rachel, and Kim Ricks; Cutreal and Timonthy Phillips; Takisa Hall, Willie Barnes, Jr., Deloris Gamble, Mary Teague, Joe Barnes, Johnnie Mae Wright, Nannette Fox Pate, Rebecca McCadden, D.K. White, Sharlene Butler, T heda James, Jerry Houpe, Charlotte and Kenneth Alexander. Special Neighbors: Willie and Margaret Clark, Kurt Mackey, Pat Smith, Bernice, Carolyn Ann, Diane, Neatherland and Clara Hall; and a host of nieces, nephews, cousins, and loving friends.