Geraldine Mattie Martin
1933-10-25 2020-11-01
Geraldine was the oldest child born to William and Geraldine Adamore. She was lovingly known as Little Geri, geri and The Fox. Geraldine accepted Christ at a young age. She joined the church her Great grandfather helped build, Mt. Carmel CME where she was baptized. As an adult she joined several other churches, Shiloah Baptist Church, Hillcrest Baptist Church where she served on the Usher Board, and lastly Oakdale Covenant Church. She attended Doolittle Elementary and Dunbar High School. She married Robert Lee Fountain Sr. Three sons were born to this union, Stephen, Robert Lee Jr. and John Wesley. She later remarried Alonzo Martin who adopted her three sons. After 20 years of working as a Unit Secretary she retired from Lutheran General Hospital. Geraldine enjoyed modeling glamorous hair styles and scting locally. She was a fashion guru known for her head to toe look. She enjoyed extensive travelling to experience what the world had to offer. She leaves to cherish her memory her three sons and daughter-inlaw Lois, seven grandchildren, twenty-one Great grandchildren, a Daughter/Niece and a host of family and friends.