Paulette Denese Martin

Paulette Martin was a beloved soul who had a heart full of love and

compassion. She leaves a cherished memory of strength, wisdom, and

dedication to her family and community. She leaves behind her sons, Ibn

Aswad Stiles and Jonpaul Delemus Wallace (Heather), and her daughters,

Jonette Deneal Wallace and Joneise Shirley-Ann Glover (Krisean). Her

grandson, Givon Idris Stiles, her granddaughters, Anaya Renee Stiles,

Meliah Annette Wallace, Ava Mae Wallace, Miracle Genesis Wallace.

Born on September 18, 1955, in Newark, NJ to Howard Elwood Martin and

Anna Mae Wade-Martin as the fourth child of seven and the only daughter.

She spent most of her childhood days Double-Dutching, playing ball and

jacks as well as the piano for a short time. Her brothers are Howard

Douglas Martin (Doloris) of Fuquay-Varina, NC; Stanley Wade Martin(d)

and Georgette; Larry O’Neil Martin of Pulaski, VA; Alex Monroe Martin

(Dora) of Jackson, MI; Keith Ira Martin(d) and Archie Lamont Martin and

family of Pulaski, VA. Paulette has 32 nieces and nephew, a host of great

nieces and great nephews, cousins, and friends that have become family

over her many years of dedication and ability to light up every room when

she walks in.

She went to college after high school to pursue the medical field where she

realized she wanted to impact people at a different pace. With her selfless

approach and passionate soul, she found her love for retail was pure joy.

The nomadic spirit of Paulette will forever live on.

Funeral services will be held Saturday, February 17, 2024 at Randolph Avenue United Methodist Church at 12:30 p.m. Entombment will follow at Highland Memory Gardens, Dublin.  The family will receive friends at the church from 11:30 a.m. until 12:30 p.m. 

Online condolences may be sent to the family by visiting www.seaglefuneralhome.com  Arrangements by Seagle Funeral Home, Pulaski.  540-980-1700

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