Obituary of Annie Mae Martin

Annie Mae Martin was born to Frank and Leola Martin on October 26, 1920 in Tuskegee, Alabama. She attended the public school system there. Annie worked as a maid until she moved to Apopka, Florida in the 1970's. There, she was employed at Sunland Hospital. She also worked from her home as a hair-dresser. She later moved to New York City, where she found employment as a nanny and housekeeper. Her final move was to Rochester, New York. During her time here, she became disabled. Annie became a member of Jesus Christ Temple House of Prayer, under the leadership of Bishop Hepburn. She later moved her membership to Powerhouse Kingdom Church of Jesus Christ, under the leadership of Bishop Melvin. Mother Martin was at St. Anne's Nursing Home until her passing. She found great pleasure in singing. She also enjoyed fishing. Mother Annie Martin departed this earthly life on March 6, 2015. She is preceded in death by her parents: Frank and Leola; her daughter: Frankie M. Andrews; 3 sisters: Annie Lou Roberson, Katie Martin, and Mattie Riddle; 3 brothers: Joe Martin, David Lee Martin, and Dixie Tucker. She leaves to cherish her memories, 2 brothers: Tebby Martin and Frank (Tina) Martin;2 sisters: Francis (Henry) Wilson, and Lucille Martin; 3 grandchildren: Diane (Roland) Johnson, Joann (James) Swan, and Albert L. Andrews; 36 great-grandchildren, 7 great-great-grandchildren, a host of nieces, nephews, relatives and friends. Annie had a special love for Joseph (Cecilia) Small, Jr., and Earline Owens (a young lady that she watched grow up).