Merle Rogers Martin

Merle Rogers Martin, 92, of Morganton went to her heavenly home on Sunday, March 15, 2020.  Born in Robeson County, NC on July 24, 1927, she was a daughter of the late Victor Rogers and Myrtle Willis Rogers.  Merle loved her family and was a devoted and adored wife, mother, and Gramey. She also had a passion for serving her church. Merle was a member of First Baptist Church in Morganton where she served on many committees, was active in the Food Service Ministry, and was the teacher emeritus of the Agape Sunday school class. She was an avid reader and loved working in her flower garden. Merle retired from North Carolina School for the Deaf.

Merle is survived by her sons, Dwight Martin of Chapel Hill and David Martin (Vanessa) of Morganton; granddaughter, Katherine Crooks (Travis); great-granddaughter, Blaikley Crooks; brother, Eugene Rogers (Martha Jean); and a sister, Lillian Sherrill.

In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her beloved husband, Rev. William “Bill” D. Martin; and a brother, Victor Rogers, Jr.

A graveside service for family will be held with Dr. Thomas A. Bland, Jr. officiating.  A celebration of Merle’s life will be held at a later date at First Baptist Church of Morganton.

In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to the First Baptist Church of Morganton Food Service Ministry, P.O. Box 459, Morganton, NC 28680 or the Grace Ridge Retirement Community Library, 500 Lenoir Rd. Morganton, NC 28655.

Sossoman Funeral Home and Crematory Center is assisting the family with the arrangements.