PALLBEARERS
Tyray Owens
Shenelle Pantiere
Sophia Harrison
Tykeida Montgomery
Albert Brown Jr.
Phazon Martin
David Upshaw
ACKNOWLEGEMENTS
We would like to acknowledge with deep appreciation, the many expressions of love, kindness and support shown to us during this hour of bereavement. Your thoughts, out-pouring of love, donations and efforts have been greatly appreciated. Thank you for keeping us in your prayers.
“Special Thanks”
Thank you to both staffs at Beth Israel Oncology Reisman 11 and AccentCare Hospice for taking great care of Andrea and going above and beyond to meet the family’s needs. Also a special thanks to AccentCare Hospice and Another Course to College for working together to allow Daejon to receive his high school diploma in the presence of his mom.
May God Bless You All!
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OBITUARY
Andrea Inez Martin aka “A” and nicknamed “Shrimp” by her dad, was born on December 1, 1988, in Boston, MA to the late Shirrelle D. Barnes and the late Andrew J. (Junior) Martin.
Andrea graduated from Charlestown High School, and she continued her education by attending Millennium Institute, where she obtained her medical assistant certificate and later worked for Natick associates. Andrea later continued her education by attending Blaine the Beauty Career School of Boston and then worked as a barber at Super Cuts. After many years she finally found her dream job teaching at Empire Beauty School.
Andrea was a loving and devoted mom to her children; both Daejon and Senai were her top priorities. She cherished both children close to her heart.
Andrea was strong with a direct, no-nonsense personality. She was a bright light that would light up a room with her infectious smile and contagious laugh. She was very stylish and loved fashion. Andrea loved to dance and socialize with her family and friends. Andrea was well known and loved by many.
After a long fight with cancer, on June 15, 2025, Andrea gained her wings surrounded by loved ones.
Andrea was preceded in death by her parents Shirrelle Barnes and Andrew (Junior) Martin; paternal grandparents Virginia and Andrew Martin and maternal grandparents Gladys and John Barnes; aunts Donna Howell and Frances Bishop Cousin/Bonus brother Kashif Bishop.
She leaves to cherish her memory her two children, son Daejon Jean-Baptiste and his father Johnson Jean-Baptiste, daughter Senai Martin-Brown and her father, Tyrone Brown, one Goddaughter, Ari; Cousins: Sharee and Tyrone Johnson, who Andrea considered her bonus parents, one sister Yolanda Bragg, three nephews Malachi, Jeremiah, Noel, two nieces Mariah and Ava all of Boston, MA. Seven aunts, Linda Lockhart, Nadine Martin, Carlotta Martin all of Boston, MA: Cora Jean Martin of Taunton, MA. Brenda Jones (Jerry): Yvonne Wade (Lance deceased) both of Boston, MA; Theresa Steele (Willie) of Leominster, MA; six uncles Bruce Bishop of Dayton, Ohio; Cecil Bishop and Michael Bishop both of Boston, MA; Joseph Bishop (Sherre), Kevin Bishop (Cassandra), Phillip Bishop (Dee) all of Nashville, TN; two great uncles George Bishop (Dee) and Ernest Bishop (Christine) both of Boston, MA and sisterhood Shantel Young, Tyray Owens, Shenelle Pantiere, Tykeida Montgomery, Sophia Harrison and Danielle (Dee-Dee/Nu-Nu) Worrell and a host of other relatives and friends who loved her dearly!! She had so many cousins, too numerous to name!
ORDER OF SERVICE
Officiating… Rev. Bria Belim, Associate Pastor
Soloist…Sis. Lori Haper and Bro. Allan Rias
Organist…Minister Adam Littlejohn
Processional …………………...………….…….……….………..Clergy
Prayer……..…………………...………….…….……….………..Clergy
Hymn of Triumph……………...………….…….………..Congregation
“Blessed Assurance”
Scripture Readings…………………...…… Anthony Thomas (Cousin)
Old Testament - Psalm 46:1-5, 10-11
New Testament - Matthew 11: 28-30
Selection…………………………………………………..Bro. Alan Rias
“I Shall Not Complain”
Poem…………………………………...………..Jaida Lightford (Cousin)
God’s Garden
Acknowledgements………………………...……..Lashae Smith (Cousin)
Selection………………………………...……………..……Lori Harper
“I’m Free”
Remarks………………………………………………Family & Friends
2 minutes each please
Reading of the Obituary ………………….………Kayla Steele (Cousin)
Selection…………………………………………...……Sis. Lori Harper
“Missing You”
Eulogy & Word of Comfort……………………………Rev. Bria Belim
Benediction...…………………..………….…….……….………..Clergy
Recessional ………………..…...………….…….……….………..Clergy
REPAST
The Martin Family would like to invite you to VFW Post
500 Morton Street, Dorchester, MA 02124
SCRIPTURES
Old Testament - Psalm 46:1-5, 10-11
God the Refuge of His People and Conqueror of the Nations To the Chief Musician.
A Psalm of the sons of Korah. A Song for Alamoth.
1 God is our refuge and strength, A very present help in trouble.
2 Therefore we will not fear, Even though the earth be removed, And though the mountains be carried into the midst of the sea;
3 Though its waters roar and be troubled, Though the mountains shake with its swelling. Selah
4 There is a river whose streams shall make glad the city of God, The holy place of the tabernacle of the Most High.
5 God is in the midst of her, she shall not be moved; God shall help her, just at the break of dawn.
Psalm 46:10-11
10 Be still, and know that I am God; I will be exalted among the nations, I will be exalted in the earth!
11 The Lord of hosts is with us; The God of Jacob is our refuge. Selah
New Testament - Matthew 11: 28-30
28 Come to Me, all you who labor and are heavy laden, and I will give you rest.
29 Take My yoke upon you and learn from Me, for I am gentle and lowly in heart, and you will find rest for your souls.
30 For My yoke is easy and My burden is light.”
