Wanda Willis Martin, 73

Wanda Willis Martin, 73 of Middleburg, Florida passed away on August 11, 2021. She was born in St. Augustine, Florida on June 8, 1948 to Edmond Richard Willis and Lettie Lee Irene Pope.

Wanda moved to Green Cove Springs with her family, where she attended and graduated from Clay High School, this is also where she met her husband of 50 years, William “Ed” Martin. Together Wanda and Ed had two daughters, Rebecca and Kimberley. Wanda was a loving and caring homemaker, wife, mother and Giggy to her grandchildren. Her family was her everything.

Wanda was also a devoted member of First Baptist Jacksonville. She joyfully served the Mandarin Ladies Sunday School class, often planning and decorating for gatherings, and events for her class and through out the church. Wanda lived a selfless life taking care of her family and serving others.

Wanda was preceded in death by her parents, Edmond Willis, Lettie Pope Willis; brother, Frances “Leon: Willis; sister, Gladys “Juanita” Pascak and brother in-law, Frank Pascak. She is survived by her loving husband, William “Ed” Edward Martin; daughters, Rebecca M. Braeckel (Douglas), and Kimberley S. Farnsworth (Jeremy); Grandchildren, Taylour Farnsworth, Hallè Farnsworth and Preston Farnsworth; brothers, Edmond “Sonny” Willis (Mary), Carlton Willis (Gayle), Richard Willis (Barb), Walter “Kenny” Willis (Delama), Vernon Willis, and Ronny Willis (Hattie) and sister-in-law, Delcie Willis.

Services will be held at 3:30pm, Saturday, August 14, 2021 in the Russell Haven of Rest chapel with Dr. John Sullivan officiating. Burial following service in Russell Haven of Rest Cemetery. Visitation with the family will begin at 2:15pm on Saturday.