Midge Abercrombie Martin

Midge Abercrombie Martin - 59

Of Valdosta, GA passed away on February 6, 2016 at her residence. She was born on April 17, 1956 in West Palm Beach, FL to Stanton and Shirley Caldwell Abercrombie. She was a member of the Northside Baptist Church. Along with her father, she was preceded in death by her first husband, Joe Martin, Sr., and a sister, Elaine Oppelt. Midge was a loving mother, sister, and friend. She was a gentle, kind-hearted soul who always put the needs of others before her own. Her love for her children and family was by far her greatest passion. She touched many people through her faith, and those who called her their friend were blessed beyond measure. Outside of her friends and family, she had a true love of life and enjoyed cooking and caring for others, a deep appreciation for music, the beauty of nature, gardening, the ocean, fishing and simply making others happy with her kind spirit and sense of humor. She had an infectious smile and laugh that could brighten the day. She was also accomplished professionally and obtained her bachelor's degree from Valdosta State while balancing motherhood and work. She had a full, diverse, and rewarding career in business which began working in her family's business. She made a deep and lasting impact on all who knew and loved her and will be greatly missed.

Survivors include
Mother, Shirley Abercrombine of Valdosta, GA;
Son & Daughter-in-Law, Joe and Gina Martin of Valdosta, GA;
Son, Jim Martin of Valdosta, GA;
Brother and Sister-in-Law, Butch and Carol Abercrombie of Orlando, FL;
Sister, Sheryl Brewer of Orlando, FL;
Brother and Sister-in-Law, Buddy and Guille Abercrombie of Warner Robins, GA;
Sister-in-Law, Brenda Freeman of Valdosta, GA;
Brother-in-Law, Joe Oppelt of The Villages, FL;
Uncle, Jack Caldwell of Glen Dora, CA;
Aunt and Uncle, Ginx and Pete Bond of Sarasota, FL;Partner Bobby Reese and a Number of Nieces, Nephews, and extended family members.

A memorial service will be held at 2:00 p.m. on Thursday, February 11, 2016 in the Valdosta Chapel of Music Funeral Services. The family will receive friends one hour prior to the service. Sympathy may be expressed online at www.musicfuneralservices.com . Music Funeral Services of Valdosta is serving the family.

In lieu of flowers, the family requests donations to be made to the following charities: 1 The Metastic Breast Cancer Network, Donations may be made in memory of Midge Martin via the Web: mbcn.org/get-involved/category/donate or by Mail: Metastic Breast Cancer Foundation, C/O Ginny Knackmuhs, Treasurer, 477 Ackerson Avenue, Wyckoff, NJ 07481 and/or 2 The Partnership Cancer Fund, Donations may be made payable to The Partnership Cancer Fund, C/O John Sparks, South GA Partnership For Health, 501c3, P. O. Box 1782, Valdosta, GA 31603 in memory of Midge Martin: Web: sgpfh.org/pcf; Local: 229 245 - 0020, Extension 500.