Jewel Lee Martin, 76, Pipestem, died peacefully in her sleep early Thursday morning, October 15, 2026, at her home. Born October 6, 1950, in Pipestem, she was the daughter of the late Webster Charles Thompson & Lydia Noble Thompson.

She graduated from Hinton High School. Having worked at the Dean Company, Pipestem State Park and retiring from the Go-Mart Convenient Store. While her health allowed, she enjoyed traveling, especially see all of the United States, going to gospel concerts and listening to gospel music.

In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by an infant son, along with two brothers, Marshall & Clayton Thompson.

Survivors include her three children, Julie Gaspardo & husband Douglas, Kevin Thompson & wife Carrie, Erica Martin Bradberry & husband Caleb. One sister is Dorothy Ward, 6 grandchildren, Megan Gaspardo, Laken, Noah, Bryson, Gavin Thompson & Gaius Bradberry. 2 great grandchildren, Makynsley & Bubba Sisk. Special nephews, William, Richard & Randy Ward, along with other nieces and nephews.

Funeral services will be held 1:00 P.M. Tuesday, October 20, 2026, in the Chapel of the Memorial Funeral Directory on the Athens Road in Princeton with Pastor Herb Wills officiating. Burial will follow in the Noble Family Cemetery at Pipestem. Her family will serve as pallbearers.

Friends may visit with the family Tuesday from Noon until the service hour. Online condolences may be shared with the family via www.memorialfd.com.

The Memorial Funeral Directory and Cremation Center on the Athens Road is serving the Martin family.