Gloria Martin

Born in Madison, TN on February 2, 1942 Departed on January 27, 2019 and resided in Hendersonville, TN Visitation: Hendersonville Funeral HomeFriday February 1, 2019 4:00pm to 8:00pmSaturday February 2, 2019 12:00pm to 2:00pmCelebration of Life: Hendersonville Funeral HomeSaturday February 2, 2019 2:00pm to 3:00pm

Gloria Gwendolyn Martin, age 76 of Hendersonville, TN passed away surrounded by her loving family on Sunday, January 27, 2019. Gloria was born February 2, 1942 in Madison, TN, daughter of the late Ernest and Mary Lou (Owen) Collins. Gloria, lovingly referred to as Moma, truly loved her family in every sense of the word. She was very protective over them and would drop everything without hesitation when her family was in need. In her spare time Gloria loved to take short trips to visit family and friends as well as watching General Hospital when she wasn't looking for her greatest new antique find. On September 9, 1961 Gloria was united in marriage to her loving and faithful husband, Thomas Martin, Sr., who survives. Also surviving are her 3 adoring children, Tammy (Chad) Simmons, Debbie Thompson and Tommy (Cindy) Martin, Jr.; grandchildren, Randall Beaty, Ryan Shantel Beaty, Patrick Beaty, Jennifer Miceli, Philip Miceli, Ashley Miceli, Abbey Jean Thompson, Danielle Martin, Ryan Martin, Matthew Martin and Ethan Martin; several great-grandchildren; sister, Donna Gregory; lifelong friends, Carolyn Russell and Annabelle King; nieces, nephews and cousins as well as her beloved canine companion of 15 years, Daisy. Family will receive friends on Friday, February 1, 2019 from 4-8pm at the Hendersonville Funeral Home (353 E. Main St; Hendersonville, TN 37075) and again on Saturday, February 2, 2019 from 12-2pm where a celebration of life will follow at 2pm. Entombment will follow the celebration of life at Hendersonville Memory Gardens.