Nancy Lillian Angelina Martinez

December 29, 1942 - February 12, 2021

Loris, SC Mrs. Nancy Lilllian Angelina Martinez, wife of Efrain "Frank" Martinez, passed away Friday, February 12, 2021 at McLeod Seacoast Hospital in Little River, SC. Born December 29, 1942 in Newark, NJ, Mrs. Martinez was the daughter of the late Michael Marques and the late Nancy Dolese Marques. She was a member of the Catholic Church of the Resurrection in Loris and enjoyed crocheting, ceramics, and painting. She was an ardent collector of elephants and a huge fan of Elvis. Mrs. Martinez loved spending time with her family, especially her grandchildren and her great grandson. In addition to her parents, she was predeceased by her sister, Geraldine Curran and her brother, Michael Marques. Survivors include her loving and devoted husband of 59 years, Frank Martinez; her daughters, Nancy Martinez Barone and husband Frank of Loris, and Lisa Martinez and wife Debra of Myrtle Beach; her grandchildren, Angelina Hill and husband Mark, Mariah Barone, Alysa Vied and wife Krystina, Gregory Vied and partner Tori, Gillian Vied, and David Martinez; and her great-grandchildren, Nathan Hill, Harmony, and Willow; and her sisters, Victoria Leone of Glenridge, NJ, Barbara Castillo of Loris, SC, and Lorraine Soto of Newark, NJ. A Funeral Mass be held at The Catholic Church of the Resurrection at 11:00 AM Saturday, February, 20, 2021, officiated by Father Frederick LaBrecque . The family will receive friends at Goldfinch Funeral Home, Loris Chapel, from 5:00PM-7:00PM Friday, February 19, 2021. In accordance with current CDC guidelines, attendance will be limited at both the visitation and Mass, and face masks and social distancing will be required. Memorial donations may be made to St. Jude Children's Research Hospital, 262 Danny Thomas Place, Memphis, TN 38105 or via their website, www.stjude.org Please sign the online guest register at www.goldfinchfuneralhome.com Goldfinch Funeral Home, Loris Chapel, is serving the family.