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Official Obituary of

Fannie Belle Martin

April 8, 1924 ~ May 14, 2025 (age 101) 101 Years Old

Fannie Belle Martin Obituary

Mrs. Fannie Belle (Simpkins) Martin, 101, of Eddyville, KY, passed away Wednesday May 14, 2025 at her niece’s home in Hebron, Indiana.
Fannie Belle was born April8, 1924. She was a member of Eddyville Baptist Church. She worked in the manufacturing industry.
She is survived by: stepdaughter, Tamara Diaz of Dixon, CA.; Grandchildren, Jerry Simpkins (Angie) of Evansville, In., Sheri Claridge (Roger) of Newburgh, IN., Willie Diaz of Dixon, CA., Michelle Diaz of Dixon, CA. and Wesley Diaz of Dixon, CA.; Great Grandchildren, Shelbie Simpkins, Jared Simpkins (Briley), Brooke Simpkins and many nieces, nephews and cousins.
Fannie Belle was preceded in death by; husband, Albert Martin 1968-2011; son, Joseph Paul Simpkins; brothers, Sylvin Simpkins and William Floyd Simpkins JR; sisters, Margie Riley and Anna Mildred Reed; parents William Floyd and Miriam (Travis) Simpkins.
Funeral Service will be Saturday, May 24, 2025, at 11AM, in the chapel of Boyd Funeral Directors and Cremation Services with Bro. Rueben Scheeringa and Bro. Justin Wesson officiating.
Burial will follow in Frances Cemetery.
Friends may visit with the family Friday, May 23, 2025 from 5PM to 8PM at Boyd Funeral Directors and Cremation Services.
Condolences may be left online at boydfuneraldirectors.com

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Services

Visitation
Friday
May 23, 2025

5:00 PM to 8:00 PM
Boyd Funeral Directors and Cremation Services
212 East Main Street
Salem, KY 42078

Funeral Service
Saturday
May 24, 2025

11:00 AM
Boyd Funeral Directors and Cremation Services
212 East Main Street
Salem, KY 42078

Interment
Saturday
May 24, 2025

1:00 PM
Frances Cemetery
Marion Road
Marion, KY 42064

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