Dorothy Marilla Martin

Dorothy Marilla Martin (b. November 21, 1944), died Tuesday, October 5, of complications related to multiple myeloma.  

Marilla, often referred to as “Wah” by many of her family members, was a master gardener and lasagna maker, as well as a retired art teacher who worked for 30 years in the Habersham County Department of Education.  

She was preceded in death by her brother, Charles, as well as her parents, Agnes and Roy Stephens. 

She is survived by her husband, Hilias “Butch” Martin; her sons, Jack and Roy Martin; daughter-in-law, Jaci Gonzales Martin and grandsons, Felix and Murphy; her son-in-law, James Murdock; her sisters, Lucile Stephens, Marcia Scroggs, and Carolyn Simmons; and many nieces and nephews. 

Marilla loved gardening, classical music, opera, arts of all sorts, avocado sandwiches, her family, and her cats. An artist herself, she and her sisters, nieces, and cousin exhibited their work across the state, often in collaborative shows. Evidence of her artistic ability can be seen on the walls of her house, the backs of her checkbooks, fly swatters, toilet paper rolls, and other random places. 

A private celebration of her life will be held for her family and friends. 

In lieu of flowers, please consider donating to your local Humane Society in her honor. 

An online guest register is available and may be viewed at www.mcgaheegriffinandstewart.com. 

McGahee-Griffin & Stewart Funeral Home of Cornelia, Georgia (706/778-8668) is in charge of arrangements.