Carolyn Gillentine Martin

Carolyn Gillentine Martin passed away on Tuesday, October 29, 2024, in her home in Slidell, LA surrounded by her loved ones. She was 83 years old.

Carolyn was born in Tupelo, MS to the late Aaron and Wanna Gillentine and moved to Vicksburg, MS as a child. She graduated from Cooper High School and attended The Mississippi University for Women.

She married her high school sweetheart, T Martin, in 1961 and recently celebrated 63 years of marriage. She was predeceased by her beloved daughter Tiffany Martin in 2010. She is survived by her husband and daughters Shelly Gilbrech (husband Rick), Margaret Olander (husband Tucker) and 5 grandchildren (Ryan and Brandon Gilbrech; Tyler and Thomas Olander, Maggie McMichael) and one great grandchild (Brooks McMichael) along with her adored cat, Sunny Boy.

She was a member of the Crawford Street Methodist Church and remained close to all her high school “Greenie” friends throughout her life. She was an avid donor to many charities and had a great love for animals, flowers, Elvis and dancing.

A graveside Memorial service will be held at Greenlawn Gardens Cemetery in Vicksburg, MS on Monday, November 4, 2024, at 10:00 a.m. officiated by her son-in-law Rick Gilbrech.

To send flowers to the family or plant a tree in memory of Carolyn Gillentine Martin, please visit our floral store.