Natalie A. Martin

Natalie Ann Martin went to be with the Lord on Jan. 5, 2021, at the age of 92.

She was born on Feb. 14, 1928, in Hot Springs, Ark., to William E. (Mickey) and Annette Wakowitz Martin. At the time of her death, Nat had the distinction of being the second oldest baptized member of St. Mary’s Catholic Church, where she was active for years in the St. Mary’s choir and in recent times in the “Hands of Mary” women’s group. She was also a longtime volunteer at the Garland County Historical Society. To say that Nat had an outgoing personality would be an understatement. In fact, she never met a stranger and will always be remembered for her witty and fun-loving nature. Nat was affectionately referred to either as “Cuz” by the Favorites and Meggers or “Aunt Nat” by the Elsers and others. In social gatherings, she was quick to introduce herself as the “Rich” Aunt Nat. She will be sorely missed by a wide circle of friends and by all who knew and loved her.

Nat was preceded in death by her parents; her brother, William “Bill” and sister-in-law, Mary L. Webb Martin; a niece, Mickey Ann and husband Gene Randle.

She is survived by a niece, Pat and husband Dennis Cherry; a great-niece; three great-nephews; and several great- great-nieces and -nephews.

Mass of Christian burial will be at St. Mary’s Catholic Church at 11 a.m. on Saturday, Jan. 9, with a rosary recited at 10:30 a.m. Both will be live-streamed at facebook. com/ st mary of the springs. The celebrant will be her godson, the Rev. Bill (Will to her) Elser. Pallbearers will be Jim, Danny and Mark Elser, J.R. Ross, Joe Bill Morton and Joseph Henderlong.

Interment will be in Calvary Cemetery, with arrangements by Hot Springs Funeral Home.

In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to St. Mary’s Catholic Church or to the Garland County Historical Society.