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Jessie Nealia Martin (1944 – 2026)

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Jessie Nealia Martin, 81, of Front Royal, Virginia, passed away on Thursday, February 12, 2026, at Winchester Medical Center.

Jessie Nealia Martin

A graveside service will be held on Friday, February 20, 2026 at 3 PM at Culpeper National Cemetery, Culpeper, Virginia.

Mrs. Martin was born on April 11, 1944, in Arlington, Virginia, to the late Dean and Katherine Rohr Blood.  She was also preceded in death by her husband, Kenneth G. Martin; four brothers, James, George, Edward, and Raymond Blood; and her sister, Lucille Wren.

Survivors include her two sons, Michael L. Martin and Douglas W. Martin (Tammy); daughter, Denise L. Martin; seven grandchildren, Joshua A. Martin, Nataly N. Martin, Haylee R. Martin, Cheyenne A. Dickerson (Brett), Dylan J. Martin, Ryne I. Martin, and Carley E. Martin; great granddaughter, Jocelyn L. Dickerson and many nieces and nephews.

In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to the American Heart Association, 7272 Greenville Avenue, Dallas, Texas 75231, or to the American Cancer Society, P.O. Box 6704, Hagerstown, Maryland 21741.

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