Marilyn Martena (Mabra) Burnside Brice

 Martena (Mabra) Burnside Brice, beloved wife, mother, daughter, sister, grandmother, and great-grandmother, passed away on April 13, 2021, Martena was employed at Ohio Valley Surgical Center. Martena was born to Fred Mabra and Ruddnette Dixon and was raised in Yellow Springs by her mother and stepfather Thurlow Jefferson Martena is survived by her loving husband, Eugene “Geno” Brice II, mother Ruddnette Jefferson, her sons, Derrick Jones, Robert Jones, and Curtis Burnside, her sisters Kimberly Mabra Bragg (Michael) and Tracy Jefferson, her brothers, Mark Mabra and Thurlow Jefferson Jr., her grandchildren, Jonathan Jones, Serenity Jones, Noah Jones, Braden Lakins, Riley Lakins, Clarissa Owens, Courtney Owens, Jayce Burnside and Julian Burnside, great-granddaughter Lila Jones, nieces Ciarra Bragg-Jones, Jill Mabra and Penelope Bragg, nephews Derek Mabra, Mitchell Bragg, and Nicholas Jones, sister-in-law Lisa Brice-Johnson (Darin). Martena attended Clifton Avenue Church of God in Springfield, Ohio. Martena was a loving and vibrant soul who sought to share her love of God through the ministry of giving and hospitality. She often prepared special meals for family, friends, and anyone she knew in need, and she was the best party planner ever! Martena’s love for entertaining and making people feel welcomed and loved touched many lives. She had a heart of gold and always found joy and laughter in any situation. Her favorite expression was “Good and Blessed. For every special holiday or occasion, Martena made it memorable with her special treats and well wishes. Martena had no limits with her loyalty and compassion. When she loved, she loved Martena lived and loved life to the fullest. Martena would say, “Don’t cry for me. You gotta keep it moving.” She will be deeply missed. 1 Corinthians 13:7 love always protects, always trusts, always hopes, and always perseveres. The family has prepared a memorial service to be held at a later date. In lieu of flowers, please denote to a food bank of your choice in memory of Martena

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