Barbara Jean Green Martin, 79, a resident and native of Jeanerette, La., passed away on Monday, Jan. 9, 2017 at 6 a.m. at her residence.
Visitation will be observed on Saturday, Jan. 14, 2017 at the First Jerusalem Baptist Church 835 Monnot Road, Jeanerette, La., from 8 a.m. until 1 p.m., with the Ivy Beyond the Wall Ceremony of Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority Inc. beginning at 12 noon. A Celebration of Life, celebrating the life of Mrs. Barbara Jean Green Martin, will begin at 1 p.m. with Reverend Arthur Lee Alexander officiating the services and Reverend Anthony Rice will serve as the eulogist. Burial will follow in the Heavenly Rest Cemetery of Jeanerette.
Mrs. Martin was an educator in the St. Mary Parish School System for 35 years.
Memories of Barbara will forever remain in the hearts of her husband, Carlton Martin of Jeanerette, La.; three sons, Jeffery Martin Sr. of Lafayette, La. and Henry Tibbs and Willie Lewis all of New Iberia, La.; three daughters, Erica Martin of Franklin, La., Sesalye Martin and Ianthia M. Joseph and her husband, Keith all of Jeanerette, La.; five grandsons, three granddaughters, four great-grandchildren, five sisters-law, one brother-in-law; an aunt, and a host of nieces, nephews, other relatives, friends and the many students that she educated.
Barbara was preceded in death by her parents, one son, one daughter, and three brothers.
Jones Funeral Home of Morgan City-Franklin-Houma-Jeanerette in charge of arrangements.
Visit www.jones-funeral-home.com to send condolences to family.
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