Dovie Hayes Martin, age 87, of Durham died Thursday, June 30, 2011 at Duke University Hospital. Born in Person County, June 7, 1924 she was the daughter of the late Harvey Hayes and Clara Bass Hayes.
Dovie is survived by her daughters, Joyce Martin Enoch and Carolyn Martin both of Durham; son, Paul J. Martin and wife, Lauren of Bahama; sisters, Sylvia Martin and Jeweral Burnette both of Burlington, NC; grandchildren, Joseph and Margaret Martin.
She was preceded in death by her husband, John Martin, sister, Lovie Whitmore, brothers Lee, Sylvester, Aldophus and Harding Hayes.
Funeral Services will be held 2:00 PM Sunday in the Chapel of Hall-Wynne Funeral Service with The Rev. William Austin officiating. Burial will follow in Markham Memorial Gardens.
Friends may visit from 1:00 -2:00PM Sunday at Hall-Wynne Funeral Service, Durham.
On-line memorials: www.hallwynne.com. Select obituaries.
Wilbur Daniel and Ruth Ann Martin
July 1, 2011 at 12:00 amWe are so sorry for the loss of Aunt Dovie. You are in our thoughts and prayers.
Daniel, Ruth Ann, Randy and Becca Martin
Amy Bass
July 2, 2011 at 12:00 amI work with Joyce and I just adore her. My thoughts and prayers go out to the family. A big hug from the Chewning family!
Herbie Bass-Joiner
July 2, 2011 at 12:00 amI am truly sorry for the passing of Cousin Dovie. May your faith comfort you at this difficult time. My prayers are with you.
James Key
July 2, 2011 at 12:00 amI had the honor of being Joyce’s principal at Chewning this past year. Please know our thoughts and prayers go out to Joyce and her entire family.
Wendi Love
July 2, 2011 at 12:00 amI have the pleasure of working with Joyce and am so sorry for her loss. My thoughts and prayers go out to Joyce and her family at this difficult time.
Elizabeth Ahten-Anderson
July 2, 2011 at 12:00 amJoyce and Carolyn, I am sorry to hear about your mother. What an amazing woman! I am thinking of you and pray for your peace.
Angela Green
July 2, 2011 at 12:00 amI have the pleasure of working with Ms. Joyce Enoch. My prayers are with the entire family.
A Green
thomas fisler
July 2, 2011 at 12:00 amJoyce, I am sorry to hear that your mother has passed. My thoughts and prayers will be with you this weekend
Jeri Servais
July 2, 2011 at 12:00 amI have the pleasure of working with Joyce at Chewning. My thoughts are prayers are with you all during this difficult time.
Much love,
Jeri Servais
Lacy Faison
July 2, 2011 at 12:00 amMs. Enoch, I’m sorry for your loss.Take care and continue to pray.
Lacy Faison
Chewning Middle
Tiney Watson
July 2, 2011 at 12:00 amGod bless you and help you through your time of sorrow.
Nell Cordones
July 2, 2011 at 12:00 amJoyce, I am thinking about you and am so sorry for your loss. Reach out to your Chewning family if you need anything.
Nell Cordones
Wanda W. Penner
July 2, 2011 at 12:00 amAunt Dovie you will be greatly missed. But now you are back in the arms of the Creator and Uncle John as well as other family members. Take care and we will see you soon. Ehin Hiyan Rest in Peace.
Joel and Anna Bass
July 2, 2011 at 12:00 amJoyce, Carolyn and Paul,
You are in our thoughts and prayers during this difficult time.
Your mother’s love will be with you forever in your heart, and it is through the many memories you have of your time with her that you will be able to go foward in your life. We know you will miss her terribly, and so will many others who had the good fortune of knowing her.
Claude Gentry
July 3, 2011 at 12:00 amHeartfelt sympathy in the loss of your mother.
angela jeffries
July 3, 2011 at 12:00 amPaul, Joyce and Carolyn, there are no words that seem adequate enough to express sympathy for the loss of your beloved Mother. Dovie was a wonderful person and through the memories that she gave each of you, she will forever live on in your heart. My heart is aching because I know the pain in your hearts today.
God Bless,
Angie Jeffries
Trela Henderson
July 3, 2011 at 12:00 amSorry to here about the passing of your mother. My prayers goes out to you and your family. God bless you all.
Trela Henderson
Amy Gross
July 3, 2011 at 12:00 amJoyce and Family,
My deepest condolences to hear about your mother. May your memories provide you with comfort and peace.
mike monsees
July 4, 2011 at 12:00 amMs.Enoch: Please accept our condolences from the Monsees family. I wanted to let you know that my family and I were thinking of you and your family. I was out of town for the service; but please feel free to let me know if you or your sister need anything. take care: Mike Monsees
Laura Will
July 5, 2011 at 12:00 amMy thoughts and prayers go out to the family. Joyce, your Chewning family sends love.
Velma Bethea
July 5, 2011 at 12:00 amDear Joyce,
Just read the news about the passing of your mother today. My heart goes out to you and your family because I know the pain and the void that’s left from losing one’s mother. You will be in my thoughts and prayers. Time will help as you grieve your tremendous loss. May God grant you the capacity to turn all the sorrow into pleasant memories of times shared with your mother and may his all encompassing love comfort you and bring you peace.. In Deepest Sympathy.
LaBonnie Caviness
July 9, 2011 at 12:00 amCarolyn, Joyce and Paul,
May God’s peace and loving arms keep you all during this challenging time. I was fond of your mother and I will cherish the laughs we shared. I know that you all will, too. Remember, God can do exceeding abundantly above all that we can ask or think according to the power that works in us. I will keep you all in my prayers. May God continue to bless you all and your family.