Blanche Lesley Martin

Blanche L. Martin
Easley, SC

Flora Blanche Lesley Martin, 83, wife of the late Dorsie R. Martin, Sr., passed away Tuesday, September 5, 2017.

Born in Pickens County, she was a daughter of the late Ira B. Lesley.

Mrs. Martin was a lifelong member of Corinth Baptist Church. She was a very talented seamstress and worked for several retail stores including, Alexander Drug Store, Kmart and Gay's Clothing and also worked with Swirl Manufacturing.

Surviving are her children, Flora Emma Nell Martin Taylor (Sammy), Myrtie Diann Martin James and Dorsie R. Martin, Jr. (April) all of Easley; grandchildren, Bridget James (Mark), Megan Mclane (Allen), Tammy Gamble (Josh) and Jonathan Martin (Leslie); and six great grandchildren.

The family expresses their gratitude to a very special nephew, James Martin and his wife, Frances, for the acts of kindness shown to Mrs. Martin and her family.

In addition to her husband and father, she was predeceased by a sister, Carolyn McCue.

Funeral services will be held on Friday, September 8, 2017 at 1:00 PM at Corinth Baptist Church, with burial to follow in the church cemetery.

The family will receive friends prior to the service on Friday from 12:00 PM until 12:45 PM at the church.

Flowers will be accepted.

The family will be at their respective homes.

Condolences may be expressed online by visiting www.robinsonfuneralhomes.com or in person at Robinson Funeral Home-Downtown, which is assisting the family.