With heavy hearts, we announce the death of Lydia Cossette Martin of Joaquin, Texas, born in Center, Texas, who passed away on October 14, 2022 at the age of 86. 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, Roxie Jackson Porter and Hubbard Porter; and her husband Charles Martin. She is survived by : her children, David Martin, Donna of Logansport, Louisiana, Charlene Fowler, Larry of Lufkin, Charles Martin, Tiny Wells of Joaquin, James Martin, Melanie of Logansport, Louisiana, Teri Byrd, Michael of Joaquin, Claudette Kendrick and Lane Pridgen of Joaquin; and her grandchildren, Brandon Martin, Joey Kendrick, Michelle McKim, Elizabeth McCarty, Brad Kendrick, Chris Kendrick, Amanda Fowler, Alexis Byrd, Emily Byrd, Michalla Byrd, Dillon Martin, Megan Evans, Heather Martin, Stephen Key, Kathy Foley, Amie Graham of Angela Farrington, D. J, Denvor Martin and Bryan Martin. She is also survived by numerous great grandchildren and great great grandchildren; also, numerous nieces and nephews.

Funeral arrangement under the care of
Watson & Sons Funeral Home