Tina Marie Martin

Tina Marie Martin was born March 17, 1961, to the late Franklin D. Crider and Shirley Noreta (Jett) Metcalf in Washington, Missouri.

Tina attended Washington public schools. Her Uncle Jim provided a unique and special role in her growth and maturity which remained ever so near as she cherished him and held their relationship ever so dearly. Tina enjoyed learning and had a keen memory to vividly recall childhood memories, she spoke of numerous historical details and artifacts, she enjoyed nearly every aspect of the outdoors, and was extremely fond of living creations. Tina bird watched, listened to songs, and was captivated by life, adventure, and discovery. A plethora of interesting facts filled her mind which she shared openly and freely with others. She often amazed people who listened to her interests. She gave her life to Christ as a young adult, trusting and believing in our Lord and Savior for herself and her posterity. Tina deeply loved family and spoke frequently about her grandchildren, as each were her favorite.

In 1999 while working as a manager for PEC in Las Vegas, Nevada, Tina met and managed an employee named Robert Martin, who would later become the love of her life. They worked well together, and it is said that Robert was drawn to Tina. They relocated to Williamsburg, Virginia as a job opportunity availed itself. After settling in Virginia, Tina and Robert began their life together as husband and wife on October 5, 2005.

Tina was preceded in death by her parents, her son Matthew, and her stepdaughter Christina Galvin. She leaves to cherish her memory husband Robert Lloyd Martin of 17 years, her daughters Tanya (John) Page of Pearland, Texas, Amy English Mendoza of Branson, and Leah English Rigby of Las Vegas, Nevada, her sons Adam (Jessica) English of Las Vegas, Nevada, and Jeremiah (Denisha) English of Springfield, MO, her sisters Beverly (Ken) Glosemeyer of St. Peters, MO, and Tammy Crider of Florissant, MO, her brothers Bill (Zoey) Crider of Broken Arrow, Oklahoma, and Jeff (Erin) Metcalf of Washington, MO, Sister’s in Law Barbara Martin and Velma Martin both of Kalamazoo, Michigan, Vivian Smith of Yarnell, Arizona, Angela Reed and Lydia Martin Godje both of Las Vegas, Nevada, Brother’s in Law Johnnie (Isabelle) Martin of Kalamazoo, Michigan, Bernard (Deb) Martin of Grand Rapids, Michigan, and Herman Lampkins of Las Vegas, Nevada.

Also, to cherish her memory are 14 grandchildren and one great granddaughter (all were Tina’s favorite), a special acknowledgement goes to an earthly angel, Ms. Twila.

Services will be Tuesday, October 4, 2022 with visitation at 10:00 AM and Tina’s home coming celebration at 11:00 AM all at Snapp-Bearden Funeral Home and Crematory, Branson with Pastor Lydia Martin Godje officiating.