Madeline Martin
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Madeline Callahan Martin, age 91 of Ringgold, GA went home to be with the Lord on Saturday, February 5, 2022. She was born in Mobile, AL to the late Herbert Callahan and Fannie Bell Fisher Callahan. She lived in the Atlanta, GA area for more than 40 years, and then in Ringgold, GA for the past 21 years. She was of the Christian faith. Madeline was also known as "Sissy" by her siblings and as "MeMe" by her grandchildren and the community. She enjoyed her days at the Catoosa County Senior Center, taking care of the thrift store and spending time with her special friends. She was a loving mother, grandmother, great grandmother, sister, and friend who will be greatly missed. Madeline was preceded in death by her husband of 42 years, Ronald A. Martin, Sr.; her son, Mark Martin; daughter-in-law, Clare Martin; sisters, Patsy Dempster, Mary Jane Emmick, Margaret Ann Athey, Rosie Callahan; and brothers, H.L. "Sonny" Callahan, Charlie Callahan, and Terry Callahan. She is survived by her loving children, Ron (Faye) Martin Jr., Duane "Bud" (Annie) Martin, Brian Martin, and Susan (Doug) Bowman; daughter-in-law, Patty Martin; brother, George "Mike" Callahan; sister-in-law, Andrea Flora; grandchildren, Amanda Rose Martin-Weiss, Ron Martin III, Shantel Wood, Justin Martin, Heather Martin Adams, Sarah Martin, Madeline Bowman, and JR Bowman; 1 great grandchild: Georgia Lucy; dozens of nieces and nephews, lifelong friends Jean and Jerry Armstrong, and "bonus sons" Thad Bowman and Mark Bowman. A graveside service will be held at 2:00 pm on Wednesday, February 9, 2022 at Melwood Cemetery, 5170 E. Ponce De Leon Ave, Stone Mountain, GA 30083. Arrangements by Wilson Funeral Home Wallis-Stewart Chapel, Ringgold, GA.