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Judge Jerelene "Judy" Martin

The funeral service for Retired Judge Jerelene “Judy” Case Martin will be 11 a.m., Thursday, February 2, at Friendship Baptist Church, with burial in the church cemetery. Visitation is 5-8 p.m., Wednesday evening, February 1, at Riverwood and will resume at Friendship from 10 a.m. until the time of service.

Judge Judy, 82, of Brookhaven, died January 28, 2023, at her residence. She was born in Brookhaven, December 11, 1940, to Grady Bernard Case and Perline Wilson Case.

Judge Judy served two terms as Lincoln County Justice Court Judge. She also served as Deputy Coroner in Lincoln County and worked as an EMT for King’s Daughters Medical Center and medic at Georgia Pacific. She spent time living in Ethiopia and Brazil, traveling the world with her husband and family as he pursued his profession in the petroleum industry. Judge Judy was a member of Friendship Baptist Church. She will be greatly missed by her family and friends.

She is preceded in death by her husband, after 55 years of marriage, Robert Otis Martin, Sr.; her parents; son, Robert “Bob” Otis Martin, Jr.; grandson, Charlie Hall; great grandson, Jared Len Case; and brothers, Grady Lenward Case and Jesse Layton “Coonie” Case.

Those left to cherish her memory are her children, Robin Case (Dwain), Becky Bowman (Tony), Reggie Martin (Sheila), all of Brookhaven, daughter-in-law, Wanda Martin of Edmond, OK; brother, Robert Carroll “Nubby” Case (Cynthia); nine grandchildren, Carrie Adams (Shane), Hunter Case (Lacie), Craig Bowman (Tera), Kyle Bowman (Melissa), and Sandi Case (Grady), all of Brookhaven, Christy Hasson (John) of Florence, MS, Brooke Elliott (Stephen) of Edmond, OK, Josh Martin (Emily) of OK City, OK, and Stormy Hall (Charlie) of Ecru, MS. She is also survived by 26 great grandchildren and 3 great, great grands, as well as other loving family members and friends.

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8 comments

  • Comment Link Betty J Parker Wednesday, 22 February 2023 16:38 posted by Betty J Parker

    Very sweet lady. She will be missed.

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  • Comment Link Tim Posey Wednesday, 15 February 2023 10:51 posted by Tim Posey

    I just saw this, and my heart is heavy for the family. /I worked in theHeucks Retreat Vol. FD and no matter the situation I always want to see Judy in the ambulance. She told me one time they had gotten a call to a wreck on I-55 and it was a pastor and his family returning from the Southern Baptist Convention and they had a small child that didn't make it, she just could not bring herself to lay that child on the ground. That really affected Judy for many years after.

    She was loved by more than just her children and Grand Children, and family. She was loved by a bunch of folks all around Lincoln county and I imagine she was loved in Brazil and Ethiopia and anywhere else she traveled because that is just the kind of person that Judy was. Judy, I loved you for the many times that you were there when we needed you, and you will never be forgotten because of the way you lived!

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  • Comment Link Pamila Jenkins Thursday, 02 February 2023 14:13 posted by Pamila Jenkins

    My sincere condolences to the family. I worked with Judy,Becky and Cynthia ( Nubby's wife) at KDMC

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  • Comment Link Melissa Watts Thursday, 02 February 2023 07:26 posted by Melissa Watts

    Reggie, Robin & Becky,
    We will certainly miss Judy! Such fond memories of her over the years, and your daddy. One special memory is her saving us juice to make jelly with. I know she was sick the last time we saw her but she was smiling, talking and hugged us goodbye and told us that she loved us. Heaven has gained quite a lady! God bless your family.
    Our love,
    Jeff & Melissa Watts

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  • Comment Link Greg and Linda Wall Wednesday, 01 February 2023 09:58 posted by Greg and Linda Wall

    Robin and family please know we are lifting you all in prayer and much love during this most difficult time. The legacy she leaves will forever be cherished.

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  • Comment Link Connie Coffman Tuesday, 31 January 2023 14:12 posted by Connie Coffman

    R I P sweet sweet lady. Sure gonna miss you. May God wrap his arms around your family and give them comfort in this time of sorrow.

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  • Comment Link Elaine Williams Monday, 30 January 2023 21:44 posted by Elaine Williams

    We were very saddened to hear about the passing of our dear friend! Mrs. Judy was always one of the sweetest friends Ellis and I had. She will be missed not only by her family but also by her friends! Our prayers are with all the family in the days ahead??❤️??

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  • Comment Link Connie Douglas Monday, 30 January 2023 18:09 posted by Connie Douglas

    Ms Judy was a lovely lady she will be greatly missed. praying for the family

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