Willie Mae Martin Willie Mae Canup Todd Martin, age 97, died Saturday, February 22, 2014, at NHC of Anderson. Born on May 14, 1916, in Anderson, she was the daughter of the late James D. and Hester Gentry Canup. She was a homemaker and for a period of time worked in the weave room at Abney Mills. Mrs. Martin was a gifted seamstress and a great cook, serving meals enjoyed daily by her family. She loved her Lord, and was a member of Gethsemane Baptist Temple where she was the first person baptized in the new church facility. Survivors include a daughter, Nancy Todd Mitchell (James) of Anderson; four grandchildren, Michael Todd, Diana vanden Heuvel, Tina M. Caudle-Jackson, and Yvonne Todd; 3 great-grandchildren, Eric vanden Heuvel, Kelsey vanden Heuvel, and Hannah Marie Caudle; also surviving are 2 step-children Bolt D. Martin, Jr., Reba Head and several step grandchildren. Mrs. Martin was twice married, first to the late Harold Todd until his death in 1949, and then to the late Bolt D. Martin, Sr, who died in 1991. She was also preceded in death by her parents, a son, Milton H. Todd, and an infant sister, Georgia Bell Canup. The family would like to express their deep appreciation to the staff of NHC for the love and support given to Mrs. Martin during her time with them. The funeral service will be held on Tuesday, February 25, 2014, at 12 noon at the Chapel of The McDougald Funeral Home, with Pastor Sam Duncan officiating. Interment will follow at Old Silver Brook Cemetery. The family will be at the home of Nancy and James Mitchell, 705 Clinkscales Road, Anderson, and will receive friends at the McDougald Funeral Home on Tuesday from 10 AM until 11:30 AM. Events Visitation Tuesday, February 25, 2014 10:00AM - 11:30AM The McDougald Funeral Home 2211 North Main Street Anderson, SC 29621 Email: Gail@mcdougaldfuneralhome.com,laurel@mcdougaldfuneralhome.com Phone: (864) 224-4343 Funeral Service Tuesday, February 25, 2014 12:00PM The McDougald Funeral Home 2211 North Main Street Anderson, SC 29621 Email: Gail@mcdougaldfuneralhome.com,laurel@mcdougaldfuneralhome.com Phone: (864) 224-4343 Final Resting Place Old Silver Brook Cemetery 1405 White Street Anderson, SC 29621