Deborah Yazell Martin, age 73, of Sharpsburg, passed away Wednesday, February 4, 2026, at Fountain Circle Care & Rehabilitation Center in Winchester, Kentucky, surrounded by her loving family.
She was born July 11,1952, in Lewis County, Kentucky, a daughter of the late Joseph and Bertha Faye Penrod Yazell.
In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her loving husband of 36 years, Roy Martin; one son, Jason Shane Himes; one brother, Erlen Yazell.
She was a loving, generous woman whose heart was always open to anyone in need. An amazing mother and grandmother, she loved her family fiercely and poured herself into caring for those she held dear. She was a loyal and devoted friend to many, the kind of person you could always count on, no matter the circumstance. To those who knew her best, she was truly magical-she had a way of making whatever was needed appear out of thin air. She could create a warm meal when the pantry looked empty, turn a simple cardboard box into pure joy for children, and somehow provide what was needed even when money was nonexistent. She found joy in life’s simple pleasures-dancing, singing, and playing pool-and brought laughter and warmth wherever she went. Well known for her green thumb, she took great pride in her beautiful flowers, which reflected her nurturing spirit and the beauty she cultivated in the lives of everyone around her. Her kindness, strength, and love will be deeply missed and forever remembered.
Deborah is survived by one son, Shannon (Teresa) Himes of Flemingsburg, Kentucky; one daughter, Alisha Clemons of Lexington, Kentucky; three grandchildren, Kaleb Clemons, Brayden Clemons, Kayleah Dunaway; two brothers, Phillip Fetters, Sharpsburg, Kentucky and Jason Sloop of Alabama, along with many other family and friends who will sadly miss her.
Funeral Services will be held 1 p.m., Tuesday, February 10, 2026, at Tollesboro Funeral Home and Cremation Services, 11918 KY 57, Tollesboro, Kentucky, with Brother Jerry Blevins officiating. Burial will follow in McClurg Cemetery in Concord.
Friends may visit after 11:30 a.m., Tuesday, February 10, 2026, until the service hour at Tollesboro Funeral Home.
Jason Fetters, James Ritchie, Franklin Applegate, Kaleb Clemons, Brayden Clemons and Hector Bustos will serve as pallbearers.
Tollesboro Funeral Home is honored to serve the family of Deborah Yazell Martin.