Martha C Martinez

Martha C. Martinez, 74, of Highlands, passed away Thursday, July 16, 2020, in Baytown.

Martha was born July 26, 1945 in Soleseno, Tamps, Mexico, to parents; Justo and Celia Rodriguez, a former resident of Baytown, and has resided in Highlands for the past 22 years.  She was a jewelry salesperson from Robson’s and Zale’s and had her own nursery.  Martha also enjoyed tending to her plants, decorating, and antiques.

Mrs. Martinez was preceded in death by her parents and brothers:  Rocky and Beto Rodriguez.  She is survived by her husband of 53 years:  Victor R. Martinez, sons:  Juan Martinez and wife Rosie, Victor A. Martinez and wife Rebecca Thelen, Jeffrey Martinez and life partner Ray Hamm, and Daniel Martinez and wife Martha, sister:  Tina and fiancé Shane Bonnette, brother:  Mr. & Mrs. Aroldo Rodriguez, grandchildren:  D.J. Martinez, Manny Martinez, Maria Martinez, Raymond Martinez, Briza Martinez, eight great-grandchildren, numerous nieces, nephews, other relatives, and friends.

The family will receive friends from 5 p.m. to 8 p.m., Tuesday, at the Crespo & Jirrels Funeral Home Chapel.  Funeral services will be held at 10:00 a.m., Wednesday, July 22, 2020, at the Crespo & Jirrels Funeral Home Chapel with interment following at Memory Gardens Cemetery in Baytown.