Hilda Toombs Martin Obituary
We bid farewell to Hilda Toombs Martin of Memphis, Tennessee, born in Madisonville, Kentucky, whose journey of life gracefully concluded on September 5, 2025 at the age of 92. Hilda touched countless lives with warmth and kindness, leaving behind cherished memories that will forever echo in hearts. Family and friends are welcome to leave their condolences on this memorial page and share them with the family.
She was predeceased by: her parents, Alvin S. Toombs and Mattie Wilson Toombs Hicklin; her spouse Dr. Tinnin Martin, Jr.; her brother-in-law Dr. Joseph William Miles "Bill"; her nephew Henry Martin Miles; and her sister Anna Laura McGrew.
She is survived by: her children, Leslea Martin Grochau (Mark) and Hamel Christopher Martin "Hank" (Laura); her grandchildren, Keely Martin West (Will), William Henry Grochau and Sally Miles Martin; her siblings, Tom Toombs and Virginia Toombs Miles "Ginger"; and her niece Katherine Miles Finch (Chuck). She is also survived by several nieces, nephews, grand-nieces, and grand-nephews.
The family requests that memorial contributions be made to The Bodine School, Baptist Reynolds Hospice House, or a charitable organization of the donor's choice.
