June Maxine Martin, 93, of Shelbyville, passed peacefully into God's hands on Thursday, January 2, 2025 at Ashford Place Health Campus.
Born on February 4, 1931, in Shelbyville, she was the daughter of Gilbert L. Pate and Odessa Marie (Gilbert) Pate. She
married Loran Martin on December 17, 1949, and he preceded her in death on April 10, 1978.
Survivors include 2 children- Sheila Myers (Tony) of Shelbyville, Toni Dobbins (Russell Young) of Shelbyville; 2 brothers-
Gilbert Pate and Charles "Pete" Pate both of Shelbyville; 10 grandchildren- Todd Marks (Kim), Michael Marks (Jenny),
Brian Martin, Michelle Valdez (Miguel), Amanda Garcia, Danielle Cox (Avery), Alisha Myers, Jason Myers (Erica), Adam Myers (Jessica), Kevin Myers (Jordan); 32 great grandchildren; and 9 great great grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her parents, spouse, daughter Sherry Marie Marks, sister Eula Bruner, 2 brothers- Robert "Bob" Pate, Jimmy Pate, grandson Christopher Young, and great granddaughter Lauren Martin.
June had lived in this area her entire lifetime and was a factory worker for RCA & General Electric/Wellman's in Shelbyville for several years, retiring from there. She enjoyed watching racing, NASCAR, the Pacers and Colts, and she loved the outdoors, and outdoor activities. Her morning routine included reading her Bible and her inspirational verses. She dearly loved her family and spending time with her grandchildren.
Funeral services will be 12:00 noon, Tuesday, January 7, 2025, at Glenn E. George & Son Funeral Home, 437 Amos Road, with Rev. Mike Miller officiating.
Friends may call on Tuesday morning from 10:00 am until the time of the service. Burial will be in Forest Hill Cemetery.
Online condolences may be shared at glennegeorgeandson.com
