Velma Martin Obituary

It is with great sadness that we announce the death of Velma Martin of Orangeburg, South Carolina, born in Timmonsville, South Carolina, who passed away on January 12, 2026, at the age of 77, leaving to mourn family and friends. Family and friends are welcome to send flowers or leave their condolences on this memorial page and share them with the family.

She was predeceased by: her parents, Reverend Otis W. Martin, I and Beulah Byrd Martin. She is survived by: her son Treavor M. Haywood (Tessie) of Orangeburg; her parents-in-law, Lawrence F. Haywood, Sr. and Clary Bell Amaker Haywood; her sisters, Helen L. Martin Brooks and Barbara Jean Walker; her brother-in-law Lawrence F. Haywood, Jr.; her husband Cole B. Haywood Sr.; her son Cole B. Haywood, Jr. Haywood (Teresa); her grandchildren, Kersina, Guyron, Cole B. III and Noel; her great grandchildren, KyMani and Jamari; her sister Modestine Ivery (Milton) of Macon, Georgia; and her siblings-in-law, Earline H. Ulmer, Bessie Byrd (Horace) of Orangeburg and Louis M. Haywood of Orangeburg. She is also survived by nieces, nephews, other relatives, and friends.