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Mary Martin Obituary

Mary Ratcliff Martin went to be with her Lord Jesus Christ at the age of 90 years old. She was a native and resident of Ascension Parish. She and her husband were owners of Martin Sales and Service. She was a retired Special Education Aide for Ascension Parish School System. Services will be held at Ascension Baptist Church in Gonzales. Visitation will be Monday, Dec. 10 from 9 a.m. to 11 a.m. with services at 11 a.m. Burial will be at the Lusk Cemetery in Gonzales. Survived by her daughters and sons-in-law: Lucy and Jewell Gautreaux, Shirley and Steve May. Grandchildren: Kyle and Gisela Gautreaux, Sharyn and David Ellis, Terri and David McClendon and Steven and Kay May. Great grandchildren: Justin and Paige Ellis, Blake and Rachel Gautreaux, Cameron and Brant McClendon, Nathan May, Amanda and Kellie Polk. Preceded in death by her husband, Henry Martin; sisters, Vivian DeLaune, Maxine Miller; parents, Frank and Dean Ratcliff; grandchildren, Nicky May and Jennifer May. She was the oldest charter member of Ascension Baptist Church. She was the past Worthy Matron of the Eastern Star. In lieu of flowers, send gifts to the Ascension Baptist Church building fund or the Louisiana Baptist Children's Home. www.oursofh.com.

Published by The Advocate from Dec. 7 to Dec. 10, 2012.
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Shirley , Mary Lucy, and family. May God Bless and comfort you. I feel very blessed to have known Ms. Mary.

December 11, 2012

Mrs. Shirley, we were saddened to learn of your mother's passing. We hope you and your family know we are praying the Lord provides you all with the peace and comfort that He can only give.

Lynn Hanson

December 10, 2012

There is never a time that is right for losing someone you love. May God keep you all in his gentle care.

Al Joe and Calby James

December 10, 2012

My heart goes out to the family of Mrs. Martin. I was shocked to see her picture in the paper and read her obituarary. I would have call but I did not know what to say to the daughters. She was one super individual and loved by ever one. Our church will really miss seeing her around. Our prayers and thoughts are with the family. God bless. Love in Christ Bro. and Mrs. Ayo

December 10, 2012

May God be with you in this difficult time.

Luisa Aucoin

December 9, 2012

May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.

Glenda DeLaune Brignac

December 8, 2012

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