Mary G. Martinez, 80, of Markham, TX passed away peacefully in her home Saturday, August 27, 2016. She was born March 8, 1936 in Kennedy, TX to the late Jose Angel Guerra and Catarina Carrisales Guerra.

She was a loving wife, mother, grandmother, great grandmother and aunt and she dearly loved spending time with her family. She was a member of Work of Life Church in Wadsworth and loved serving her Lord.

She was preceded in death by her husband Johnny M. Martinez, brothers Joe Guerra & Chris Guerra and sisters Nancy Cantu & Aurora Mendieta.

Survivors include daughters Patricia King and Linda Woods & husband Brian; sons Ernest Martinez & wife Crystal and John "Tony" Martinez; sisters Katie Martinez, Evangeline Villareal and Vicenta Martinez & husband Danny; brother Juan Guerra & wife Herminia "Minnie"; 6 grandchildren and 12 great grandchildren.

The family would like to express their gratefulness to their many wonderful relatives and friends for all the love and concern shown during this hour. Special thanks goes to Hospice and their staff Krista, Michelle and Gracie. This love has been encouraging and will be an inspiration in years to come. May God's Blessing shower upon each of you.

The family will receive friends and relatives from 5PM until 7PM Monday at the funeral home. Funeral service will be 1:00 PM Tuesday, August 30, 2016 at Taylor Bros. Funeral Home with Rev. Melvin Ryman officiating. Interment will follow at Cedarvale Cemetery in Bay City. Pallbearers will be Ernest Martinez, Jr., Justin King, Christopher Martinez, Evan Flynn, Danny Martinez, Jr. and John Patterson.