Joy Martin

Born in Beech Grove, Tennessee on September 10, 1935

Departed on October 25, 2017 and resided in Nashville, Tennessee

Age 82, passed away October 25, 2017.

Mrs. Martin was a quick witted woman with a loving & caring soul. She was born and raised in Beech Grove, TN. She was a graduate of Hume Fogg High School where she excelled in basketball. She was also named most athletic 3 years in a row there. She was a homemaker and babysitter most of her life. In her spare time she enjoyed bowling, watching game shows and most of all spending time with her family. She will be greatly missed.

Preceded in death by husband, John Kenneth Martin; parents, Cora Fox Coffman & Thomas Walter Coffman, Sr.; 5 sisters; 3 brothers. Survived by her children, Randy Martin & Tommy Martin (Joyce); grandchildren, Chad Martin (Rachel), Robin Martin & Johnny Martin; great-grandchildren, Matthew Martin, John-Michael Martin & Raylan Martin; several extended family and friends.

A Life Celebration will be 2pm, Monday, October 30th. Visitation will be 2:00pm - 8:00pm, Sunday & 12:00pm - 2:00pm, Monday at Harpeth Hills Memory Gardens, 9090 Hwy 100, Nashville, TN, 37221, 615-646-9292, harpethhills.com