Deborah Elizabeth Martin's Obituary
Deborah Elizabeth Martin, 63, of Decatur passed away on Saturday, February 13, 2016 in Decatur Memorial Hospital.
Deborah was born February 7, 1953, in Plainfield, IN, the daughter of Edgar and Mary (Ferguson) Cottongim. She worked for the Macon County Circuit Court as a Circuit Court Clerk, and later retired from. Deborah married Donald H. Martin on February 15, 1996 in Littleton, CO. They shared 39 wonderful years together.
Deborah leaves behind her husband, Donald Martin of Decatur, daughter, Tammy (Daniel) Laux-Henderson of Decatur; sons, Donald K. (December) Martin of Cerro Gordo, Jason (Heather) Martin of Cerro Gordo; brother, Irvin Cottongim of IN; sister, Sandra Smith of MI; grandchildren, Shavon Laux, Anthony Laux, Tiara Henderson, Montgomery Martin, Hunter Martin, Jalynn Martin, Deegan Martin, Bryson Dunker ; great-grandchildren, Shawnacy Outlaw III, Kennedy Warnsley.
She is preceded in death by her parents.
Honoring Deborah Elizabeth Martin’s wishes, cremation services will be provided by Graceland/Fairlawn Funeral Home and Cremation Services. There will be no public services.
The family would like to give special thanks to Dr. Benjamin Esparaz.
The family of Deborah Elizabeth Martin is being served by the Graceland/Fairlawn Funeral Home, 2091 N. Oakland Ave. Decatur, IL. Please view the online obituary, send condolences, and share memories at www.gracelandfairlawn.com.
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