Debbie Martin

December 16, 1954 - November 29, 2018

Debra Maxine (Roberts) Martin, 63, of Mooresville, was called home at 4:20 a.m., on Thursday, November 29, 2018, in St. Francis Hospital, South. She was born on December 16, 1954, in Eagledale, to the late Garfield “Bill” Roberts and Evelyn (Stock) Smotherman. Raised with six siblings, Debbie attended School 61 in Eagledale and began working for American Art and Clay. Moving to Mooresville in the 80’s, she was blessed with two children, Aundrea and Todd. In addition, Debbie worked in the recycling plant of Ray’s Trash Service. A talented cook and excellent baker, she loved to host and cater to her company; especially on her favorite holiday, Thanksgiving. Above all, Debbie selflessly loved her family. She found great happiness in having them all together under one roof and within the comfort of her home. Blessed to find love after losing the children’s father, Debbie married her neighbor, Dunstan Martin on May 14, 2003; to whom she happily shared the last fourteen years of her life with. Some of her favorite tv shows included Days of our Lives, Ellen, America’s Got Talent and Gunsmoke. She enjoyed listening to country music and cheering on the Indianapolis Colts. Her memory will remain in the hearts of loved ones and she will be deeply missed by all who were privaleged to know her. Along with her parents, she was preceded in death by her brother, Billy Roberts and her former spouse, Norman Reed Terry, Jr. Survivors include her loving husband, Dunstan Martin of Mooresville; daughter, Aundrea Sprague of Monrovia; son, Norman “Todd” Terry of Monrovia; step-son, Michael Martin (wife, Kylie) of Mooresville; siblings, Ronnie Gillingwater (wife, Mary) of Greenfield, Steve Roberts of Indianapolis, Vickie Oakey (husband, John) of Decatur and Kim Roberts of Florida; sister-in-laws, Tammy Roberts of Indianapolis, Diane Earnhart of Wilbur and Gayle Roberts of Indianapolis; son-in-law, RD Sprague of Monrovia; along with her adored grandkids, Jaylen, Alexis, Justin, Meghin, Joplin and Ky. Friends and family are invited to gather for visitation held prior to the services from 12 Noon, with a Celebration of Life Service beginning at 2:00 p.m., on Tuesday, December 4, 2018, in Light Memorial & Funeral Chapel, Monrovia. Burial will follow in White Lick Cemetery, where she will be laid to rest next to her mother. Memorial contributions may be made to the Payton Manning Children's Hospital in Indianapolis. To share a favorite story, send the family an online condolence or light a candle in Debbie’s memory please visit www.lightmemorial.com.