ECHOLS, Ky. — Martha Coy Minton, 90, of Echols, passed away Aug. 1, 2020. She was born April 11, 1930.
Martha was an active member of the Beaver Dam Congregation of Jehovah’s Witnesses. She was dedicated and baptized for 43 years. She enjoyed spending many hours speaking with her family, friends, and neighbors about Jehovah’s Kingdom and the blessings it will soon bring to the earth.
She had a love for coffee, yard sales and animals. Most of all she loved spending time with her family. She was very loving and understanding.
She was preceded in death by her husband, of 45 years, Charles Minton; her parents, Harvey and Arizona Coy; her sisters, Lou, Jo and Nina; twin sister, Mary; brother, Arthur; and son-in-law, Aaron Embry.
Survivors include her children, Kathy Embry, Charlie (Sandie) Minton, Lonnie Minton, Neil Minton, Marty (Jennifer) Minton, Debbie (Randy) Scott, Sandy (David) Buchanan, Kenny (Debra) Minton; her sisters, Lola Robinson, Connie Moore, Joyce (Reggie) Shelton; grandchildren, Jeff (Mary) Embry, Wendy (Joe) Lueke, Lee Minton, Jerrod (Stacey) Minton, Lance Minton, Ashley (Jeffery) Chinn, Stacey (Danny) Veteto, MaKayla Minton, Madison Minton, Jesse Minton, Amanda (Johnathan) Evitts, Stefanie (Jeremy) Loudermilk, Steven (Andrea) Scott, Anthony Williams, Audrey House, Mercedes Minton (Robert Bennett), Chevy Minton (Kayla Likens), Sierra Minton; great-grandchildren, Dustin (Kim) Simpson, Dustin (Breanna) Embry, Josh (Kayla) Embry, Lt. A.J. Lueke(US Navy), Kellie (Nick) Scott, Laci Minton, Erin Minton, Dawson Minton, Cole Minton, Samantha Parritt, Miranda McGhee, Jordan Chinn,
Sophie Chinn, Ethan Chinn, Jesse Chinn, Daniel Veteto, Alison Veteto, Jade Veteto (A.J. Shoe), C.J. Evitts, Cami Evitts, Sydney Loudermilk, Shiloh Loudermilk, Landon Scott, Mason Scott, Kendall (Houston) Maggard, Anthony Williams, Preslee Williams, Reagan Williams, Brian House, Chelsea Buchanan, Dustin Buchanan, Eleanor Bennett, Theodore Bennett, Clayton Rock, Marsley Minton, Chevelle Minton; great-great-grandchildren, Sonny Simpson, Penny Simpson, Emma Embry, Briar Embry, Henry Embry, Raelynn Sturgeon, Carter
Holland, Tanner Shoe, Walker Maggard and 2 more on the way; many nieces and nephews; and her beloved dog, Lacy.
Martha believed in the resurrection hope and her family and friends look forward to seeing her again in paradise. To learn more about Martha’s beliefs please visit jw.org.
In lieu of flowers, Martha asks for donations to be sent to Kingdom Hall of Jehovah’s Witnesses, 878 US HWY 231, Beaver Dam, KY 42320 or you can make a donation to the McHenry Park in her memory c/o Stephanie Chinn.
Bevil Bros. Funeral Home in Beaver Dam is in charge of arrangements.
Online condolences may be sent to bevilbrosfuneralhomes.com.