Sandra "Sandy"

Martin

Sandra "Sandy" Gail Hollis Martin

February 13, 1943 – July 11, 2026

With deep love and sadness, we announce the passing of Sandra "Sandy" Gail Hollis Martin, who passed away peacefully at home on July 11, 2026, at the age of 83.

Sandy lived a life defined by kindness, generosity, and unwavering faith. She found her greatest joy in serving others, whether through a warm meal, a helping hand, or words of encouragement.

A gifted and creative woman, Sandy loved sewing beautiful dresses, oil painting, and playing the piano, which she taught herself at a young age. She was an exceptional cook and combined her passion for cooking with an entrepreneurial spirit by opening restaurants in Oark and Patmos, Arkansas, where she welcomed everyone with warmth and hospitality. One of her greatest dreams was to restore and reopen the Patmos restaurant as a gathering place for the community she loved.

Sandy also found happiness outdoors. She enjoyed gardening, driving the tractor, and working the land. She deeply loved her many cats and dogs, caring for each with the same compassion she showed to everyone around her.

Her Christian faith was the foundation of her life. She never missed an opportunity to share her love for the Lord and devoted countless hours to supporting the local Drug Court program, believing in hope, redemption, and second chances.

Sandy will be remembered for her generous heart, strong spirit, creativity, unwavering faith, and the love she poured into her family, friends, and community. Her legacy will continue in the lives she touched and the memories she leaves behind.

She is survived by her son, Patrick Martin; her daughter, Mona Samuels; her daughter-in-law, Sandra Martin Kidd (Richard); her granddaughter Toni Hodges (Matt); her grandson Gage Samuels (Cassidy); her granddaughters, Leslie Jordan (Brandon) and Mallory Martin (Joseph); her brother, Harlan Hollis; her nephews, James Hollis and Mark Hollis; and her cherished great-grandchildren, Audree and Anson Hodges; Landon Phillips; Bentley, Berkley, Bostyn, and Blake Jordan, Jett and Jensen Fortenberry.

She was preceded in death by the father of her children, A.G. "Bud" Martin Jr.; her beloved son, A.G. "Buddy" Martin III; her sister, Norma Jean Hollis; her father, Lawrence Hollis; her stepmother, Edna Hollis; and her mother, Lois Hollis.

Forever loved. Forever remembered. Forever missed.

Funeral services will be held on Thursday, July 16, 2026, at 11:30 A.M. at Herndon-Fuqua Funeral Home Chapel with Rev. Kenneth Bobo officiating. Interment will follow at Martin Family Cemetery, under the direction of Herndon-Fuqua Funeral Home-Hope.

Visitation will be held for one hour prior to the service from 10:30- 11:30 A.M.