Goldie Hollandsworth Martin

Goldie Hollandsworth Martin, 95, of Collinsville, died September 28, 2021 at her home. 
She was born April 26, 1926, in Franklin County, Virginia to the late James Isaac Hollandsworth and the late Minnie Gibson Hollandsworth. In addition to her parents, Goldie was preceded in death by the love of her life, her husband of 50 years, Lewis “Sparky” Martin and a son, Terry Lee Martin.  She was also preceded in death by four sisters, Eula Cannaday, Della Gardner, Lolene Holley and Louise Arrington, as well as two brothers, Seth Hollandsworth and Curtis Hollandsworth.
Goldie was retired from Fieldcrest Mills, enjoyed knitting, crocheting, quilting and counted cross-stitch.  She attended Stone Memorial Christian Church and later Pleasant Grove Christian Church.
Goldie is survived by a daughter, Ginger Martin of the home; and two sons and daughters-in-law, Bill and Brenda Martin of Lynchburg and Dean and Christine Martin of Martinsville; two grandsons, Joshua Martin and Wesley Martin both of Martinsville.
The family will receive friends Saturday, October 2, 2021 from 6:00 PM – 8:00 PM in Bassett Funeral Service Chapel.  The funeral will be held Sunday, October 3, 2021 at 1:00 PM in the Bassett Funeral Service Chapel with Rev. Tim Wood officiating.  Burial will be at Pleasant Grove Christian Church Cemetery. 
The family would like to express their heartfelt appreciation to the folks at Amedisys Hospice and Care Advantage for the loving care they provided to Goldie. 
In lieu of flowers, the family requests that memorials be made to the Pleasant Grove Christian Church Cemetery fund, c/o Mrs. Frances Hundley of 3274 Dillons Fork Road, Fieldale, VA 24089 or to the Alzheimer’s Association, 3959 Electric Road, Suite 357, Roanoke, VA 24018.