Venita H. Martin, age 97, passed away at her home on February 2, 2021, surrounded by her two daughters.  "Nita" as she was known by most, married her husband in 1945 and raised their four children in Chattanooga, TN.

Throughout her life, Nita was a dedicated mother to her children and her husband.  She set a standard as high as a pie in the sky as a loyal and dutiful spouse, parent and friend. Go in peace, Nita, "Well done, good and faithful servant."  (Matthew 25:23).

Nita worked for more than twenty years in government services including the Hamilton County Election Commission, in the Office of Senator Howard Baker, and the Chattanooga National Cemetery-Department of Veterans Affairs. She was a devoted member of the Chattanooga Pilot Club of Chattanooga, Pilot International promoting brain safety and health.  She was honored as an Emeritus Board Member for serving with distinction and excellence.

Nita was born to P.B. and Belle Huff on January 21, 1924 in Hazard, KY.  She was preceded in death by her husband Eugene Franklin Martin, Sr., former owner of Michel Florist, Inc. in Chattanooga.  She was also preceded in death by her daughter Elizabeth (Liza) Martin Caruthers, son Spike Martin and son-in-law Randy Jones.

Survivors include her daughters Dyanne Martin and Katye Martin Jones, son-in-law Robert Lester Caruthers, grandson Robert Bishop Caruthers, grandson Prentiss Reid Martin and great-granddaughter Harper Lee Martin.

Graveside services for the committal of ashes will be private.

The family extends their appreciation to George (Jorge) Cancel, Sherry Evans and Rozena Billingsley, very devoted family and caregivers.  To celebrate the life of Venita Martin, the family prefers memorial contributions be made in her name to Christ Church Episcopal; Attn: Building Fund; 663 Douglas St, Chattanooga, TN 37403.