Mary Sasser Martin passed peacefully into Heaven’s Glory at Gordon Hospice House in Statesville on May 25, 2024, at the age of 95.

She was preceded in death by her husband, Richard K. Martin of Statesville, N.C., and M. Jackuelyn Harris, MD, of Carlsbad, Calif.

“Mimi,” as she was affectionately known, had a love for gardening and spent countless hours creating an amazing experience of paths through her azaleas, roses and various other plants at her Fernwood Estate.

Those left to cherish her memories are her children, grandchildren, and great grandchildren, whom she dearly loved.

Private services will be held to celebrate her life.

Bunch-Johnson Funeral Home is honored to be serving the Martin family.