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Vivian Martin

September 27, 1936 — November 16, 2023

Vivian Martin, 87, of Valdosta, GA passed away on Thursday, November 16, 2023, at her son's residence. Vivian was born on September 27, 1936 in White Springs, FL to Hardy and Elsie Brown Barwick. She loved to fish, and it did not matter for what as long as they were biting. In her younger years, she enjoyed clogging. She was a beloved wife, mother, grandmother, and sister. She loved her family, especially her two sons. She is preceded in death by her parents, first husband, Ethridge Dell Bennett, second husband, James "Jim" Martin, grandson in law, Alan Michael Lester, sisters, Faye Hendley, Nell Martin, and step mother, Lena Barwick.

She is survived by her sons, Wayne Bennett and wife Beth of Valdosta, GA, Hardy Bennett and wife Donna of Valdosta, GA., five grandchildren; Hardy Bennett Jr, Haley Bennett, Heather Lester, Ashley Smith (Justin) Christopher Bennett, six great grandchildren; Adalynn Bennett, Shlay Lester, Kinley Lester, Tanner Smith, Avah Smith, Taylor Smith; brother, Bruce Barwick Jr of Valdosta, Ga, sister; Linda Marlett of Valdosta, GA., and a host of nieces, nephews, and extended family.

In lieu of flowers, please consider making a donation to Hospice of South Georgia in Vivian's honor.

A Graveside Service will be held at 2:00 pm, Sunday, November 19, 2023, at Sunset Hill Cemetery with burial to follow in Sunset Hill Cemetery. The family will receive friends from 1:00 pm until 1:45 pm on Sunday, November 19, 2023 at Music Funeral Services of Valdosta. Kind words and expressions of sympathy can be left for the family at www.musicfuneralservices.com . The Vivian Anita Bennett Martin family is being served by the caring and professional staff of Music Funeral Services of Valdosta.
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