Evelyn Marie

Martin

Evelyn Marie Ware Martin

A Life of Love, Service, Faith, and Family

Evelyn Marie Ware Martin, affectionately known as Evelyn, passed away peacefully at Sunflower Sunrays of Bedford on November 5, 2026.

Born September 26, 1935, in DeSoto, Louisiana, Evelyn was the daughter of Rudolph (Pepper) Ware and Olivia Brooks Ware. She spent her early years growing up in California and graduated from Castlemont High School in Oakland, California, in 1952.

On January 24, 1959, Evelyn married the love of her life, Louis Martin Jr. Together, they shared 59 years and 10 months of marriage, building a life centered on family, commitment, and lasting memories.

Evelyn devoted much of her professional life to education, working as a teacher with Birdville Independent School District. Her passion for helping and caring for others continued throughout her life. She later pursued a career in nursing, earned her Licensed Vocational Nursing (LVN) degree, and dedicated herself to caring for others in the healthcare profession. She retired from Grace Pointe Nursing Home in 2000.

Outside of her professional life, Evelyn enjoyed refreshing and restoring antiques and appreciated the beauty and simple pleasures of life. Her faith was an important part of who she was, and she was a member of Pilgrim Valley Baptist Church.

Above all, Evelyn cherished her family. Her love, dedication, and the memories she created with those closest to her will remain a lasting part of her family's legacy.

Evelyn is survived by her five children: Fredric, Kenneth, Jonathan, Edward, and Kimberly.

She also leaves behind her beloved grandchildren, including Kenneth Martin Jr., Corwon Martin, Alontae Potter, Valerie Ali, Mantle Martin, Jonathan Martin Jr., LaToya Harris, Kourtney Williams, Matthew Martin, and numerous great grandchildren.

She is also survived by her siblings, Annie Ruth Brown, Marilyn Ware Fuller, Deborah Lee Ware Thompson, Edna Ware Boyd, and Lucille Joanne Ware Evans, along with numerous extended family members and loved ones.

Evelyn was preceded in death by her beloved husband, Louis Martin Jr.; her parents, Rudolph (Pepper) Ware and Olivia Brooks Ware; In laws Lewis H. Martin Sr. and Hattie Martin; her brothers, Herman Bates, Roland Ware, Jesse Ware, and her sisters, Norma Jean

Silver, Doris Davis, sister Carolyn Martin, and her brothers-in-law, John W. Silver and Harry B. Martin.

She was also preceded in death by other beloved family members, including Bobby W. Porter; Layla Pace Porter and Lauren Martin.

Visitation

November 17, from 6:00 p.m. until 8:00 p.m.

Emerald Hills Memorial Chapel

Funeral Service

November 18, at 10:00 a.m.

Pilgrim Valley Baptist Church 4800 S. Riverside Drive Fort Worth, TX 76119

Interment

Following the funeral service, burial will take place at:

Dallas-Fort Worth National Cemetery 2000 Mountain Creek Parkway Dallas, TX 75211

Memorial Contributions

In lieu of flowers, the family requests that memorial contributions be made to Emerald Hills.

The family extends its sincere appreciation for the prayers, kindness, love, and support shown during this time of loss. Evelyn will be remembered with love and treasured in the hearts of all who knew her.