Catherine Denise Martin Almond, 63, of Statesville, N.C., died Monday, December 27, 2021, at the Gordon Hospice House.
She was born in Wilkes County to the late Vernon Martin and Pauline Thomas Martin. She was one of 21 children. She was also preceded in death by a great-granddaughter, Kimora Nevaeh Clement.
Catherine worked two full-time jobs, for RHA Health as a DSA 2 and at JPS Composite Materials. She loved the Lord and reading her Bible.
Survivors include two daughters, Tarshiji (Reginald) Clement and Sheree Clark; two sons, Willie Darnell Martin and Justin (Cortney) Wyrick; 16 grandchildren, Monika Clement, Tashon Gaither, LaBrian Gaither, Chase Gaither, Brittany, Shyman Clark, Tyler Lumberg, Courtney Ellis, Dartavis Martin, Jaden Martin, Willie Martin, Monk, Major, Miriah Wyrick, David Wyrick, and Jaden Wyrick; six great-grandchildren, Kharie McClelland, Kaden Howell, Rosaland Gaither, Messiah Martin, Kensley Jade Harrison, and Cameron Gaither; sisters, Betty Martin and Margret (Arthur) Candy; brothers, Howard Martin, Albert Martin, Alfred Martin, Clyde Rex (Lillian) Martin, and Jerry Martin.
A Celebration of Life Service will be held Tuesday, January 4, 2022, at 3 p.m. in the Nicholson Funeral Home Chapel with Pastor Charles Davidson officiating and Paulette Rucker giving the eulogy. The family will visit with friends from 2:30 to 3 p.m. prior to the service.
Nicholson Funeral Home is serving the Almond family.
Praying for peace and understanding. May God comfort you during this time!
I’m going to miss our conversations. Rest in God’s care. Love you.
I’m really going to miss you ? I Love you and am glad that I got to talk to you during your last days.
My thoughts, condolences, and prayers are with the family.
Catherine was a beautiful soul and a beautiful lady. My condolences to her family and all who loved her.
Definitely will miss you. Aunt Catherine always had a smile and the beautiful laughter will forever live on ?
Our Condolences to our family during this time. We will always remember Aunt Catherine. We love you all. Mr. and Mrs. Brian (Jacqueline) Clement Whitman and family. Praying for peace and comfort in Jesus Name Amen.
Catherine: Thank you for being a friend, client, and sweet person. I’s sorry for your loss. Peace be unto your family.
Rest easy, Ms. Catherine. You will truly be missed! ❤
Catherine worked at the group home where out daughter lives. She was a special person. She will for sure be missed by the Clients and the staff. Prayers for Catherine family and friends.