Nashville – Ida Kathryn Martin was born on May 24, 1931, the only child to Princella Hall and Paul C Jones. She was a native and resided most of her life in Nashville TN. She joined her heavenly family on April 5, 2024. Ida is preceded in death by her parents - Princella Hall and Paul C. Jones, husband William (Billy) Martin of Chattanooga TN, and son Rev Dr. Arrold N. Martin. She is survived by her daughter, Quinta Martin-Pickrum; son Clarence Lonell (Linda) Martin of Anniston, AL; daughter-in-law Connie Jamison Martin; grandchildren William Martin Pickrum (Las Vegas NV), Aaliyah Marie (Herschel Terrell) Hunt, Sean Jamison Martin; step-grandchildren Larry and Jimmy Wilson (Anniston, AL); great-grandchildren Christian and Joshua Hunt; and a host of family members in California, Maryland, Massachusetts, Michigan, Montana, North Carolina, Ohio, and Tennessee. Lewis & Wright Funeral Directors are directing the Memorial Service to take place in May 2024. In lieu of flowers, Ida asked that donations be made to The Ivy Center Foundation of Nashville; The Links Foundation, Incorporated; St. Vincent de Paul Church; and Tennessee State University – Ida and William Martin Fund.
