Yetive Roberta Martin

Yetive Roberta Bilbery Martin, age 93, resident of Somerville, Tennessee and wife of the late Buel Martin, departed this life Tuesday morning, August 6, 2024 at the National HealthCare Center in Somerville.

Yetive was born May 18, 1931 in Livingston, Tennessee, the daughter of the late Herbert and Priscilla Bilbery. She graduated from Livingston High School and was a member of First Baptist Church of Somerville. Mrs. Martin enjoyed gardening, sewing and painting and will be remembered for being a kind, gentle, caring and loving mother.

Mrs. Martin is survived by her son, Ronnie Martin of Holly Springs, MS; her sister, Barbara Hopkins of Hemet, CA; six grandchildren, Ronnie Martin, Jr. (Amanda) of Orlando, FL, Jason Martin (Stephanie) of Thaxton, MS, Will Martin (Shelly) of New Albany, MS, Chris Gonzalez of Phoenix, AZ, Jeff Gonzalez of Phoenix, AZ and Lauran Gonzalez of Phoenix, AZ; and ten great-grandchildren.

In addition to her husband and parents, she was preceded in death by her daughter, Rita Headly; two sisters, Ann Bilbery and Arza Bilbery; and her brother, Robert Bilbery.

Funeral Services for Mrs. Martin were held at 12 noon Wednesday, August 14, 2024 at the Peebles West Funeral Chapel at Oakland with Pastor Chris Gonzalez officiating. Interment followed in Somerville City Cemetery.

Those honored to serve as pallbearers were Ronnie Martin, Jr., Jason Martin, Will Martin, Chris Gonzalez and Jeff Gonzalez.