CHARLIENE MARTIN

Charliene Martin, age 81 of Albany, joined her heavenly father on Wednesday, Dec. 18, 2019. A graveside service was held Saturday, Dec. 21 in the Albany Cemetery with Pastor Tom Chandler officiating. Interment followed under the direction of Morehart Mortuary. 

Shirley Charliene Cribbs was born April 19, 1938 in Elbert, Texas, to Charlie Bud Cribbs and Lavera Easley Cribbs. She graduated from Throckmorton High School on Feb. 21, 1958. 

Charliene married Carrol Gene Martin at the J.A. Matthews Ranch in Albany. She worked at Sanders Drug Store in Albany for many years, as well as First National Bank in Albany for 18 years until her retirement. 

Charliene was never known to complain and was always lending a helping hand to others. She also had a green thumb, working with plants whenever she could. Her family was her pride and joy, especially her grandchildren, and her dog, Phoebe. 

Charliene was preceded in death by her parents, Charlie and Lavera Cribbs; and her husband, Carrol Martin.

Charliene is survived by her daughters, Donna Schkade and husband David of Albany, Deedra Boaz and husband Randy of Breckenridge; one sister, Mattie Wells of Chandler; one brother, Barry Cribbs and wife Marsha of Snyder; five grandchildren, Jason Hash and wife Misty, Heather Schkade, Kevin Schkade, Colt Morrison and wife Teddy Jo, Clay Boaz and wife Misty; and ten great grandchildren.

Memorials may be made to the American Lung Association or to Meals on Wheels and may be left at Morehart Mortuary.  Condolences may be made online at www.morehartmortuary.net. PD