ROCKY MOUNT – Linda Nichols Martin, age 78, passed away on Sunday, March 26, 2023. Born in Franklin County, VA on August 6, 1944, she was the daughter of the late Jesse Willard Nichols and Ethel Marie Hodges Nichols. She was also preceded in death by her siblings, Iris Carr, Franklin Nichols, Gene Nichols, and Terry Nichols.
Linda is survived by her husband, Joseph Woody Martin; her daughters, Donna M. Woods (Carl) and Rebecca M. Akers (Jeff); her grandchildren, Stephen Woods (Jackie), Katie Thomas (Justin), and Joshua Akers (Ashley); her great grandchildren, Oliver and Emerson Akers, and Hunter and Grayson Thomas; her sister, Hilda Ann Ray; and many nieces and nephews.
A Graveside Service to celebrate Linda’s life will be held on Friday, March 31, 2023 at 1:00 PM at the Adney Gap Church of the Brethren Cemetery, Callaway Road (Rt. 602) Rocky Mount, Virginia, 24067.
Arrangements entrusted to Wheeler & Woodlief Funeral Home & Cremation Services, 1130 N. Winstead Avenue, Rocky Mount, NC 27804. You may share memories and condolences with the family by visiting www.wheelerwoodlief.com.
I am so very sorry for your loss. You all are in my thoughts and prayers. I just pray for God’s comfort and peace during this difficult time.
Wishing you peace to bring comfort, courage to face the days ahead and loving memories to forever hold in your hearts. With love,
Sending all my love and prayers to each of you. Linda was such a sweet lady. Always so kind to me. She loved my mom and dad. So sweet to my mom and always making my dad laugh. I know they are having a great time seeing each other in Heaven. God’s comfort, peace and blessings to Linda’s cherished family. All my love to each of you. Love, Karen Akers Havens
We are thinking of you all