Roberta Martin

Roberta Martin Departed this life Sunday November 23, 2025. Roberta was a leader and served Austin High Class of 1952 proudly as their president. She had a pleasing personality and healthy sense of humor which drew others to her circle of acquaintance and friendship.

She worked for the City of Knoxville at Knoxville Coliseum. She retired from the Knox County Health Department and Knox County Schools in the nursing field. She also served as a Lady Attendant with Jarnigan & Sons Mortuary for many years. Through the funeral home she met many people and assisted them during their bereavement.

Preceded in death by parents, Emanuel and Juanita Rogers Martin; daughter, Angela Martin Stubbs; siblings, Emanuel Jr., Samford, Ella, Lillie, and Brenda; and several nephews and close friends.

She leaves to cherish her memories sister, Pauline, M. Troutman (Louis), adopted brother, Beal Bourne (Peggy); nieces and nephews, Emanuel  Martin III (Anita), Melodie Daniels (Paul), Marquetta Waters, Sandra Seale, Marty Hughes (Josephine), Tracy Crockett (George), Robbie Hughes, Jwana Bowman (Roy), Carmen Troutman, Troy Troutman, Kim Troutman (Mark), and Lavon Clark; godson, Montrose Streeter; many great nieces and great nephews, several extended family members to include Bobby Stubbs, the Evans Family, Tracy Branner, Charles “CJ” Branner, Edna Sanders, Willard, John and Pilar Davis, Unice Valentine Marshall and Debra Leon, Victor and Earnestine Harris, Austin East Class of 1973, the members of Cherry Street Church of God Sanctified and the staff of Jarnigan and Sons Mortuary. 

Family will receive friends Saturday December 6, 2025, from 11 to 12pm at Cherry Street Church of God Sanctified, 729 S Cherry St, Knoxville, TN 37914, with funeral services to follow. Evangelist Israel Bob officiating. Elder Marvin Rhodes Eulogist. Final arrangements entrusted to Jarnigan & Son Mortuary. www.jarniganandson.com