Auntie Earlma Martin

passed away peacefully at her home, in Suquamish, Washington, on Valentine's Day morning. She was born in Comanche, OK and raised across the Red River in Burkburnett, Texas. Her passions in life were her pets, playing bingo, and sewing. She was preceded in death by her parents, Arthur & Mabel Strickland, her brothers, Glynn & William Strickland, and her only nephew, Billy Strickland. She is survived by her 3 nieces and her sister-in-law, Cheryl (Leroy) Cooper of San Leandro, Calif., Cindy (Terry) Ellis of Suquamish, and Glenda Medeiros & Leona Strickland, who were her caregivers here in Suquamish. She also leaves 9 great nieces/nephews in California, Washington, NY, & Minnesota, but it was the great-great nieces/nephews (15) that feel so very blessed to have her in their lives for the last 6 years of her life. A lot of family history has been passed on from her. Her last spoken words were, "I love you all........thank you!" We were blessed by the Lord in being able to care for her. Per her final wishes, there will be no formal services.