Teresa Aliene Martin of Elba, Alabama, passed away peacefully Saturday, March 4, 2023 at her home after an extended illness. She was 77.

Memorialization will be by cremation per Teresa’s wishes. 

Teresa was born in Panama City, Florida on September 26, 1945 to the late Jacob Leroy & Rosa Mae (Forehand) Porter. Teresa was a loving wife, mother, sister and grandmother. She dearly loved her family as well as her friends. She leaves to cherish her memories the love of her life, her devoted husband Curtis L. Martin of Elba, AL., son Robert M. Boddy of Crestview, FL, daughter, Mary Ann Boddy Fleming, Samson, Elba, AL. Two sisters; Shirley (Robert) Dewberry, Panama City, FL and Carolyn (Daniel) Farrington, Chipley FL. stepson, David (Jeannine) Martin, Barnhart, MO, two stepdaughters, Nichole Martin, Barnhart MO. and Kelly Martin (Tim) Davis of Howell, MI. Grandchildren; Robert Jr. (Kimberly) Boddy,  Jennifer (Adam) Peterson, Jacob Covington, Isabelle Martin, Victoria Martin, Kierstin Martin (Jared) Haring, Corbin Davis, Weston Davis. Great Grands; Rylee Boddy, Carlee Boddy, Kaden Peterson, Coral Peterson.

Teresa also leaves behind special friends Peggy Harrison, Jeanette Zimmerman, Genese Jackson and Chief Elsie Benslay to cherish her memories along with her Clanton’s Battery friends.

In addition to her parents, her son William "Billy" Covington and her daughter, Beth Brown Yaakov and three sisters preceeded her in death.

Teresa was a member of the ECHOTA Cherokee Indian Tribe of Florida in Defuniak Springs, FL and she was very proud of her Cherokee hertiage. She loved the Pow Wows and other tribal meetings.

She was an active member of Clantons Battery Company B, a light artillery unit in her hometown of Elba. She served as powder monkey aka ammo technican for "JOSIE" with her all female black powder cannon crew members. She loved performing the military gun salutes as well as placing American flags on graves at memorial services, Veterans funerals, grave marker dedications, or any events honoring and paying tribute to all American soldier’s.  Wreaths Across America, Armed Forces Day, Veteran’s and Memorial Day events were just a few events that she loved. 

Having been a former Air Force wife with her children in tow, moving from base to base, even living in England she respected the sacrifices made by all soldier’s and their families. Teresa’s favorite job besides being a wife and mother was working with handicapped children as a childcare specialist. She truly loved everyone but had a soft spot for children. Teresa was a woman with a servants heart. Always helping others and expecting nothing in return. 

Teresa and Curtis enjoyed dancing with each other, spending time with friends, family, and most of all, doing things together. She proudly wore her Cherokee Tribal dress at the renewal of her marriage vows with Curtis in 2021.

Teresa’s family extends a sincere "Thank You" to the Southern Care Services for their professional and compassionate care for her as well as the emotional and spiritual support to her and her family. 

Teresa will be missed by her family and her friends, but we, the family know that she will live in the hearts of all who share our grief with us during this difficult time. Family requests no flowers please, instead consider a memorial donation to "Clanton’s Battery Company B", that can be mailed to 996 Johnson Street, Elba Al 36323. Teresa Martins memorial fund will go towards purchase of new American flags to be placed on Veterans graves in the events that both Teresa and Curtis both so loved to be a part of together.

A Celebration of Life for Teresa will be held at a later date.

Sorrells Funeral Home and Crematory of Enterprise, (334) 347-9598, is in charge of arrangements. To sign a guest register, please visit www.sorrellsfuneralhomeenterprise.com.