Sandra Nell Martin, age 76, of Paron, passed away Saturday, July 4, 2026.  She was born October 12, 1949.  Sandra was a member of North Fork Missionary Baptist Church and worked for CoorsTek for over 20 years.

She was known to many as "Oma" and loved her family.  Sandra was very family oriented and was a great provider to them.  She enjoyed many things such as rescuing animals especially dogs, camping at the lake, flowers, and cooking.  Sandra loved helping & visiting with older people and disabled children.  She never met a stranger!!! The boys said she could swing a mean switch!!!

Sandra is preceded in death by her parents, James and Delpha Hunt Chambers; husband, John H. Martin; and a brother, Robert Louis Chambers.

She is survived by her daughter, Kay Howell (Joey) of Benton; three sons, John Martin Jr. of Paron, Wesley Martin (Kim) of Bryant, and Jason Martin (Holly) of Paron; ten grandchildren, Steven, Logan, Brooke, Kaleb, Alex, Jayelynn, Jessica, Jordan, Hannah, and Madelyn; and eighteen great-grandchildren.

Visitation will be 9:30 to 10:00 a.m. Wednesday, July 8 at Fowler Cemetery in Paron with a graveside service beginning at 10:00 a.m.