Debbie Martin

debbie martin
Debbie J. Martin, 67, of Danville, went to be with the Lord June 24, 2023. She was born August 20, 1955, in Danville to Ollie Nantz and the late Earl \"Speck\" Nantz. Debbie graduated from Crab Orchard High School and Eastern Kentucky University with both her bachelor\'s and master\'s degrees. She loved children and devoted her life to them, teaching at Kentucky School for the Deaf for over 30 years. Debbie was a member of Gethsemane Baptist Church and attended Southland Christian Church. She is the widow of Jerry Wayne Martin. Along with her mother she is survived by her children Matthew (Aleshea) Martin and Lyndsey (Aaron) Carpenter, her brother Mark (Donna) Nantz, and her grandchildren Jacob Martin Carpenter, Emerson Martin, Ava Jayne Carpenter, Taylor Carpenter, Reese Martin, Sloan Martin, and Sawyer Martin, and her sister-in-law, Kathy Martin. Debbie was known and respected throughout the Danville community and especially loved by her KSD family and many other loving friends. The funeral service will be noon, Friday, July 7, 2023, at Gethsemane Baptist Church with Rev. Chadwick Noel, Rev. Brad King, Rev. Kyle Stachewicz and Rev. Brian Lucas. Visitation will be 4 - 7 p.m., Thursday, July 6, 2023, at Gethsemane Baptist Church. The burial will be in Bellevue Cemetery with her husband. Pallbearers will be Jacob Carpenter, Zeke Nantz, Jason Brewer, Byron Wilson, David Carpenter, Amos Jared Reid and Alex Spears. Honorary pallbearers are Sherry Hodge, Mary Beth Gay, Barb Snapp, Karen Schulz, Kent Mann, Scott Haun, Bill Frederick, Herb Toombs, and other special friends from KSD. Memorial donations are suggested to Samaritan\'s Purse or Give Kids the World. . Visitation: 4 p.m. - 7 p.m., Thursday, July 6, 2023 at Gethsemane Baptist Church Funeral Service: Noon, Friday, July 7, 2023 at Gethsemane Baptist Church

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  1. Love and prayers to such a sweet and dear family. Debbie was such a beautiful and sweet lady, she will be greatly missed.

  2. Matthew and Lyndsey, I am so very sorry for your loss. Debbie was such a sweet lady. Her beautiful smile is something I will always remember. Love to you both, Kristi Brock Crawford

  3. shocked, sad and dismayed. How can you be gone, dear, sweet and beautiful cousin Deb? As a young girl, I idolized you, wanted to be just like you: pretty, popular, talented ( your piano skill!) and your ability to laugh and make us laugh. As an adult, I remained awed by your strength and the abilities to make your disability a life\’s work of helping and teaching others, all with a smile, (always a smile) and that sweet voice that i keep hearing in my head. And the way you loved your family: Your big wonderful family.. Your mom and Dad.. Your children, ( Matthew and Lindsey) and those beautiful grandchildren, Mark and his family.. and just sooo many people you call family friend, student and mentor You, Deb,.. So resilient, tenacious and ever presently faithful. I am proud to have had you as my cousin, my hero. Watch over us all and give hugs to all those you\’ve missed as they welcome you on high. Rest now, beautiful Deb… you\’ve earned your place in Heaven\’s peace and tranquil love – But, the earth is dimmer without you here and I will never forget you.. with a broken heart and all my soul, I love you- Cousin Kim

  4. My sincere condolences to the entire Nantz/Martin Family. My heart goes out to you during this time of loss and grief. May your precious memories give you strength. I attended Crab Orchard High School and graduated with Jerry. .

  5. Debbie was my principal and friend in Walker Hall. I looked up to her so much and wanted to be just like her. I could tell her anything and she would listen. I will miss her greatly, there is no one else like her.

  6. Sorry to hear of your loss of Debbie. Heaven is more beautiful, as God just called another Angel Home! Family and friends, you are in my thoughts and prayers that God will touch you in a very special way and comfort you during this time of sorrow. ❤️🙏

  7. We\’re so sorry hear about Debbie. Prayers of comfort to her family and friends. She was so kind and sweet. ♥️

  8. Debbie’s family, you all are in our thoughts and prayers. We will always cherish our fond memories of her and her family as our backyard neighbors and swimming buddies in our neighborhood swimming pool. Debbie was such a beautiful person full of life and love for everyone. 🤟🏻❤️🙏🏻

  9. Matthew and Lindsey, Your Mother was the first person to welcome my daughter when she moved to Danville to teach at KSD. I have always had a special place in my heart for Debbie. She always had a smile and made you happy to be in her presence . Know that you both are in my thoughts and prayers. Maureen Kliest

  10. Ollie and family, So many of us carry you in our hearts, asking for God’s peace and strength as you face your tomorrows without Debbie. May our Heavenly Father cause you to remember her and smile as you picture her being wrapped in His loving arms. She will be among our welcoming party when we go “home”..


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