Joan Jackson Martin, retired teacher

Joan Jackson Martin passed away peacefully at her home surrounded by her loving husband, Marvin Martin, Thursday, Dec 21, 2023. She was born Jan. 6, 1942, in Millsboro, to the late Isaac Emery and late Edna Clark Jackson. She was predeceased by her siblings, Clarice Tomasso, Winfield Jackson, Minerva Street, Carl Jackson, Kathleen Wright and Emery Jackson. 

Joan spent her early childhood in Millsboro before graduating from William C. Jason High School in Georgetown. She received her bachelor of science degree from Delaware State College, now Delaware State University. After graduating from Delaware State College, she began her new life in Washington, D.C., and spent several years teaching and counseling in D.C. Public Schools before retiring.  

Joan was a member of Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority Inc. She thoroughly enjoyed many hobbies including traveling and spending time with her loving husband.  

Joan was a loving wife, sister, and aunt. She is survived by her loving husband of 60 years, Marvin Martin; two siblings, Isaac Jackson and Vera Jackson Morris; several nieces, nephews, grand-nieces and -nephews, and other relatives too numerous to list.  

A funeral service will be held at noon, Friday, Jan. 5, at Watson Funeral Home, 211 S. Washington St., Millsboro, with a viewing beginning at 11 a.m. Interment will follow at Harmony Cemetery. 

Visit Joan’s Life Memorial webpage and sign her online guestbook at watsonfh.com.