Shawnda Rena Martin

Shawnda Rena Martin, age 36, of Wooster, Ohio, formerly of Stanford, Kentucky, passed away unexpectedly Thursday, July 25, 2024.  Born Monday, October 19, 1987, in Harlan, Kentucky, she was the daughter of Janice Lane Witt (Gary) of Stanford, and the late David Clay Jones.  Shawnda worked as a Substance Abuse Counselor for TLC Recovery.  Shawnda loved being a mother to her son, Braylen, and was an excellent cook.  

In addition to her mother and step-father, Shawnda leaves behind one son, Braylen Michael Martin of Rittman, Ohio; four sisters, Jamie Hall (Gabe) of Somerset, Kentucky, Kaitlyn Witt, Kayci Witt, and Kristin Witt all of Stanford; one brother, Kenny Witt (Kayla) of Knoxville, Tennessee; and a host of aunts, uncles, cousins, and other extended family members and friends who mourn her passing.  

A Public Visitation will be held 11AM-1PM Wednesday, July 31, 2024, at Fox & Friend Funeral Home.  

A Public Funeral Service will be held 1:00PM Wednesday, at the funeral home.  Rev. Scotty Witt will officiate the service.  

Burial will follow in Buffalo Springs Cemetery.  Family and friends of Shawnda will serve as Active Pallbearers.  

Memorial Contributions suggested to Fox & Friend Funeral Home, c/o Shawnda Martin Memorial Fund, 312 West Main Street, Stanford, KY 40484, to help with the funeral expenses.

Fox & Friend Funeral Home, Stanford, is entrusted with Shawnda’s arrangements.  Guest Book at www.friendfuneralhomes.com.

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