Lorene Martin

Lorene Martin, 82, of Fulton, Mo., passed away on Wednesday, April 20, 2016, at her home. Lorene was born June 9, 1933, in Savannah, Tenn., to Manuel and Perline Dillhunt Higgins and they preceded her in death. She was a long time and faithful member of Calvary Baptist Church in Fulton and had retired from Fulton State Hospital. She enjoyed dancing and traveling but she will be best remembered for her warm heart and being a loving mother to her family. She is survived by: sons, Donald Martin of Jefferson City, Robert Martin Jr. of Fulton, Willie Martin of Fulton and Steven Martin of Fulton; daughters, Lovey Wilson of Fulton, Martha Mitchell of Columbia and Liz Churchill of St. Louis; brother, Manuel Higgins of Elkhart, Ind.; sister, Betty Williams of Columbia along with numerous grandchildren, great-grandchildren, great-great-grandchildren, nieces and nephews. She was also preceded in death by: daughters, JoAnn Martin, Lenora Martin and Barbara Gilliams; and her brother, Willie Frank Higgins. Funeral services will be at 12:00 p.m. on Friday, April 29, 2016, at Debo Funeral Home in Fulton. Burial will follow at Callaway Memorial Gardens. Visitation will be from 11:00 a.m. until time of services at the funeral home. Online condolences may be offered at www.debofuneralhome.com