Joyce L. Martin

SCRANTON – Joyce Ann Langston Martin, 76, widow of Leon Gayles Martin, Sr., entered into eternal rest on Friday, July 29, 2022, at McLeods Hospice House surrounded by her family. Born August 27, 1945, in Florence County, she was a daughter of the late Milber Isghett Langston and the later Bannie Lee Langston. She was a member of Beulah FWBPF and was a retired Claims Processor with Blue Cross/Blue Shield. She is survived by a granddaughter, Dawn Elizabeth Martin of Scranton; a daughter-in-law, April Griffin of Scranton; four sisters, Blondell Johnson of Timmonsville, Jeanette Wilkes and Mildred Ackerman both of Scranton, and Loretta Coker of Lake City; a special nephew, Caleb Johnson of Timmonsville; and a special pet, Zoey. After her husband’s death, Joyce became close friends with Ronald McElveen and she enjoyed his companionship until his death. She was preceded in death by her parents; her husband; a son, Leon G. Martin, Jr.; a brother, Charles E. Langston; and a sister, Bobbie J. Roidl. A funeral service will be held 4pm on Sunday, July 31, 2022, at Floyd Funeral Home with Rev. Eugene Baker and Mr. Glen Yarborough officiating. Burial will follow in Hicks Hill (Beulah) Cemetery. Pallbearers will be, Toby Ackerman, Jimmy Ackerman, Brad Ackerman, Caleb Johnson, Roger Griffin, and Robert Parker. A visitation will be one hour prior to the funeral service (3 – 4pm) on Sunday, July 31, 2022 at the funeral home. In lieu of flowers, the family request that memorials be made to Beulah FWBPF Church. Floyd Funeral Home, 136 E. Main Street, Olanta, SC, is in charge of the arrangements, (843)396-4470. www.floydfuneral.com