Nicia Lynn Martin of Covington, passed away August 1, 2015, at the age of 50. Nicia proudly served her country for eight years in the US Navy. She obtained her associate degree from Oxford College of Emory University and completed her nursing degree at DeKalb Technical College. She then worked five years at DeKalb Medical Center in the Emergency Room. Nicia took time away from her career to raise their two children, and upon her return to nursing, she dedicated herself to the care of hospice patients, working for Abbey Hospice. Nicia attended and served at Eastridge Community Church. She was preceded in death by her grandparents, Millard and Elaine Mahle and Rosa Marie Doll.
Survivors include her husband of 19 years, Scott Martin; daughter, Anna Martin; son, Alex Martin; step-son, Tim Martin; grandchildren, Reese Martin, Grant Martin; father and step-mother, John and Amy Mahle; mother and step-father, Rosemarie and Robert Gibbs; brother, David Mahle; several nieces, nephews, aunts, uncles and cousins.
Funeral Services for Nicia will be held Monday, August 3, 2015, 11:00 AM, at Eastridge Community Church, 863 Highway 142 East, in Covington, with Pastor Scott Moore, Pastor Gary Thompson and Chaplain Jim Ross officiating, and interment following in Lawnwood Memorial Park. The family will receive friends at Caldwell & Cowan Funeral Home, 1215 Access Road, in Covington, Sunday, August 2, from 2:00 - 8:00 PM.
Visitation
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2:00 PM - 8:00 PM (EDT)
Caldwell & Cowan Funeral Home
1215 Access Road
Covington, GA
Funeral Service
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11:00 AM (EDT)
Eastridge Community Church
863 Hwy. 142 E.
Covington, GA, 30014