Wanna Ellis Martin Obituary
The passing of Wanna Ellis Martin of Pinson, Tennessee leaves a void in the hearts of many, as we bid farewell to a loving soul who departed on August 18, 2025 at the age of 93. You can send your sympathy in the guestbook provided and share it with the family.
As we bid farewell to this cherished soul, solace is taken in the memories held dear — the laughter shared, the wisdom imparted, the moments of quiet reflection in their presence. Though Wanna may no longer walk among us, her spirit lives on in the echoes of her kindness, the warmth of her embrace, and the light of her enduring love.
She was predeceased by: her parents, Leonard Ellis and Vera Ellis; and her brother Bobby (Jeanie). She is survived by: her brother Jerry (Becky); her husband John Martin (Pepper); her daughters, Cindy Overton (Sammy), Lisa Clements (Tim) and Rosemary Jones (Mark); and her caregiver Pepper.
In lieu of flowers, the family requests that memorials be directed to Pinson UMC, 355 Sand Mountain Rd Jacks Creek, Tennessee, 38347, Hope Recovery Ministry (Medon) 1295 Hwy 18, P.O. Box 94 Medon, TN 38356 or https://hrcwoh.com, or St. Jude Hospital 501 St. Jude Place Memphis, TN 38105 or https://www.stjude.org.
