Mary Diane Martin

Mary Diane (Floyd) Martin, 80, left this world for a better place on Sunday, January 21, 2024 in Weatherford, following a courageous battle with Parkinson's Disease. Visitation: 6-8 p.m. Wednesday, January 24, 2024 at White’s Funeral Home, Springtown. Funeral Service: 2 p.m. Thursday, January 25, 2024 at White’s Funeral Home, Springtown. Interment: Springtown Cemetery. In lieu of flowers the family requests that donations be made, in Diane’s name, to the Michael J. Fox Foundation for Parkinson’s research; or any foundation related to the cure of Parkinson’s Disease. Diane was born April 3, 1943 in Dallas, daughter of Thomas Grady and Mary Opal (Thompson) Floyd. Her mother’s family were long-time residents of the Springtown area. She met the love of her life, Buddy Windle Martin, and they were married on May 20, 1960. They would go on to spend 63 happy years together raising their family. She was a devoted wife, mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, and friend to many. Diane worked on special occasions for the Springtown Flower Shop for many years. She also worked part-time for the Parker County Elections Office, especially during the early voting period. She is preceded in death by her parents; one son, Rodney Windle Martin; brother, Charles Thomas Floyd; and special cousin, Martha Edwards. Survivors include her loving husband, Buddy Martin; children, Gregory Bryan Martin and Amy Charlene Welch; grandchildren, Ashton Leigh Barnard (Chris), Jayden Cale Welch, and Jaylen Cylie Welch; great-grandchildren, Lexi Barnard, Anson Barnard and Declan Barnard; and a host of extended family members and friends.