Ida Mae Martin

IDA MAE (JOHNSON) MARTIN, daughter of the late Arthur aka (Noble) Johnson and Elizabeth Smith was born on December 7, 1933 in Baltimore, Maryland. She was the eldest of three children. In 1950, Ida graduated from (Old) Douglass High School in Baltimore Md. She majored in business. She attended the Community College of Baltimore (CCB), her major was geriatrics because she loved helping older people. After completing her education, she worked for Earl Coger Insurance Company for 10 years. She was one of few American Black women that qualified to work as an Insurance Policy Underwriter. Her remaining career was spent with the Federal Government at National Security Agency (NSA), and the US Army Corps of Engineers as a Financial Examiner. One day she met and married the love of her life, Nathaniel Martin. She was a devoted wife and mother. From this union they had two children, Jayetta Martin Moore and Herman Martin. She had five grandchildren, Kamilah, Kamaria, Hasani Martin, Danton and Desiree Moore; two loving siblings Mary Williams and Lawrence Johnson, one sister-in-law, Marcia Johnson and brother-in-law, Nolan Williams; several nieces and nephews and one great grandchild to be. She loved to travel and see the world. She was blessed to have the opportunity to travel the world with her daughter, sister, her loving husband, grandchildren and niece. She has been to various places such as the Caribbean- Jamaica, Bahamas; Europe-Spain, The French Rivera, Italy, Germany, Greece, Turkey, and the UK. While overseas she was able to see wonderful sites and take cruises. She attended Metropolitan Church for many years and played the piano for Sunday school. She was a longtime member of Northwood Appold United Methodist Church and routinely attended midday services at New Psalmist. She also volunteered at St. Mary’s Catholic Church outreach program for years, taking care of people in need and managing the finances. At a young age, her grandchildren volunteered with her and was taught how to show love through service and giving to others. Her trust and loyalty to God kept her despite her health issues. Ida Martin leaves us not to mourn, but to celebrate her life and cherish her wonderful memories.

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Ida Mae Martin

December 7, 1933 - September 13, 2011