Betty Martinez

Betty Sue Norsworthy Martinez- 82 of Echols County, Georgia passed away at her residence on Saturday, July 13, 2024. Betty was born November 26, 1941, in Stockton, Georgia to the late William Eugene and Mary Sue (Cowart) Norsworthy. Betty worked at Valdosta State University in the Registers office. Betty enjoyed gardening, cooking, watching cooking shows and traveling to the mountains. She was preceded in death by her parents, brother, Bill Norsworthy and great grandchild, Alden Roe.
Survivors include: Husband: Augustine Martinez of Stockton, Georgia, Sons: Robert Lee Shannon of Grovetown, Georgia and William Edward Shannon (June) of Grovetown, Georgia; Grandchildren: Mylesia Sierra, Miguel Sierra, Anthony James (Chasity), Katelyn Warren (J’ Kolby), Wes Shannon, Ivy Foley, Abigail Shannon; 5 Great Grandchildren; Sisters: Juanita Faircloth of Cairo, Georgia, Mary Hebert of Stockton, Georgia and a number of extended family members.
Funeral services will be held at 11:00 am Wednesday, July 17, 2024 at Wayfare Primitive Baptist Church with burial following in the church cemetery. The family will receive friends one hour prior to the services. Kind words and expressions of sympathy can be left for the family at www.musicfuneralservices.com . The Martinez family is being served by the professional and caring staff of Music Funeral Services of Lakeland.