Rena Anita Martin

Rena Anita Martin, 79, of Clarksville, TN passed away on Wednesday, April 29, 2020 at Brookdale Senior Living. She was born on May 20, 1940 in Knoxville, AL to the late Robert Tinsley Hamilton and Mary Louise Lamb Hamilton. She was a dedicated member for many years at Eutaw Baptist Church in Eutaw, AL and enjoyed working in the nursery. Also, she delighted in gardening.

Left to cherish her memories are her children, Alicia Shelton, Scott Tinsley Martin, and Stanley Hamilton Martin III (Darlene); a sister, Bobbie Jo Duncan; grandchildren, Samuel Kyle Shelton, Nikki Shelton Piazza, Austin Chase Martin; great-grandchildren, Jace Shelton and Emilyn Shelton; step-grandchildren, Sara McCormack and Jessica McCormack.

In addition to her parents, she is preceded in death by her loving husband of 50 years, Stanley Hamilton Martin Jr., and two brothers, William McCaa and Walter McCaa.

There will be no public funeral services at Gateway Funeral Home and Cremation Center in Clarksville, TN. A graveside service will take place at Mesopotamia Cemetery in Eutaw, AL with Kirk Funeral Home of Demopolis, AL in charge. Due to the current COVID restrictions, the graveside service will be private. Arrangements are under the care of Gateway Funeral Home and Cremation Center; 335 Franklin St. Clarksville, TN 37040; phone 931-919-2600. Online condolences may be made by visiting gatewayfh.com.