Sudenell (Sudie) Martin, 97, of Colbert, Oklahoma passed away on Monday, September 7, 2026, at Live Oak Assisted Living in Denison, Texas.  She was born March 19, 1929, in Colbert to Lee and Lois Brigman Anderson.  She was married to her husband Billy John Martin for 58 years before his passing in 2005.

She was a long-time member of the Central Church of Christ in Denison and in later years was a member of the Churches of Christ in Colbert. She was a proud Navy wife for 24 years.  She had a short career working as a dietician for Weight Watchers while living in Iowa Park, Texas. She loved being a volunteer at Sheppard Air Force Base in Wichita Falls.  After the passing of her husband, she volunteered as a Greeter for the Colbert Senior Center.  That was a great joy for her.

She is survived by four granddaughters:  Kimberly and Steve Anderson, Stacy and Mike Muncy, Brandy and Stephen Griffin, and Joey and Jeffrey Eckert and Daughter-in-law Kit Martin.

11 great grandchildren: Quinten and Kate Evans, Kayla and Russell Alford, Nathan and Mailia Eckert, Raeghan and Jonathan Schmidt, Annsleigh Anderson, Jemma Anderson, Sarah Sims, Presley Griffin, Roan Griffin, Avery Griffin and Jackson Muncy.

10 great-great grandchildren: John Lee, Noa, Earl, Everleigh, Jonathan, Kennedee, Bryson, Raylee, Avery and Charlotte.  She is also survived by two sisters, Sally Moon and Annie Harrell, and Sister-in-law Lydel Anderson as well as numerous nieces and nephews.

She was preceded in death by her husband, Billy John Martin, her sons Terry Lee, and Barry Michael Martin, her daughters-in-law Pat Martin, Sherry Martin and Wendy Martin.  Also, parents and her in-laws William Martin, Arling and Clara Cordell, her siblings Tommy Anderson, Jerry Anderson, Lucille McDonald, Bernice Bush, Jewel Anderson and Wyota Hannan.

Sudenell will be laid to rest at Garden of Memory Cemetery in Colbert.