Biddy Joyce Gartman Martin

Biddy Joyce Gartman Martin, age 88, passed away Monday, August 8, 2022, at Albertville Rehab Select where she had been a resident for several months. Joyce is survived by her daughter, Judy Martin of Guntersville; daughter and son-in-law, Jan and Hugh O’Neal of Munford; sister and brother-in-law, Brenda and Richard Watkins of Gadsden; brother, David Gartman of Rainbow City; and several nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her husband of 59 years, Julian “Buddy” Martin; parents, Lillie May and Biddy Gartman; sister, Judith Faye Gartman; and sisters-in-law, Doris Cunningham and Pat Gartman. Joyce was a 1951 graduate of Emma Sansom High School. She and Buddy began their lives together shortly after she graduated, moving to Shreveport, LA where Buddy was stationed in the Air Force. After his service, they moved back home to Gadsden. During her daughters’ school years, she was very active in the PTA, holding various leadership positions. Joyce began her career working in the dental office of Dr. Spike Wells, later with Dr. Bozo Wells and eventually with Dr. Wes Acee, retiring after working with him for a number of years. During her retirement, she worked as a volunteer at Riverview Regional Medical Center. Joyce loved Christmas and she and Buddy enjoyed having many Christmas Open Houses at their home on Tabor Road in Gadsden. Joyce was baptized as a young girl at Dwight Baptist Church in Alabama City. She joined Alabama City United Methodist Church when she and Buddy moved back home. Many years later, they joined McCauleys Chapel United Methodist Church where she was still a member. Graveside services will be held at 10 a.m. Wednesday, August 10, 2022, at Forrest Cemetery. Rev. Richard Martin will officiate. The family will receive friends at 9 a.m. Wednesday, at Village Chapel Funeral Home. In lieu of flowers, the family asks that you give a donation in memory of Joyce to United Methodist Children’s Home or a charity of your choice if you so desire. The family would like to thank Dr. Raymond Ufford and the staffs of the Memory Care Unit at Bridgewood Gardens Assisted Living, Albertville Rehab Select and Shepherd’s Cove Hospice.

Biddy Joyce Gartman Martin

October 3, 1933 - August 8, 2022