Etta Jo Martin

Etta Jo Martin born August 30, 1936, in the Dry Creek community of Hunt County, Texas. Etta Jo was born to Benjamin Harrison Spears and Alice Spears. She had three siblings, two preceded her in death Harland Spears and Jesse Caldwell. Surviving sister, Louise Whitehead of Fresno, CA. She graduated from Crozier Tech High School in 1956. Etta Jo was a Loving Wife to E.M. (Jack) Martin and married 70 years.

Etta Jo was most proud of her family, with husband Jack, her son David and grandson Jackson. She loved going on walks with her grandson and completing puzzles.

Etta Jo Martin worked 40 years with Republic National Bank of Texas, eventually retiring in 1996 with Bank of America.  If you knew Etta Jo, you knew she loved her Dr. Pepper's and chocolate. She was an excellent cook and love to grow plants. In her early years she loved to bowl and participated in multiple bowling leagues.

She is survived by nieces and nephew Linda Jones of Raytown, MO, Susan Smith of Kemp, Tx, Keith Caldwell of Mesquite, TX and Debbie Grenwald of Fresno, CA, she was preceded in death by niece, Donna Spears.  She had multiple cousins that meant the world to her including the Crawfords.

Etta Jo Martin is now with God and is reunited with her loved ones. We are grateful for the light that shared with family and friends and may that light continue to shine bright.

A viewing will be held at 9:00 A.M. Tuesday, May 26, 2026 at Jeter & Son Funeral Home in Dallas, Texas

The Graveside service will take place following the viewing at Dry Creek Cemetery in Quinlan, Texas