Savannah – Grace N. Martens, 94, peacefully passed away in her sleep early July 27, 2006 at Summer Breeze on Wilmington Island.

Born in Cleveland, Ohio on July 2, 1912, she lived in Lima, Ohio, Stuart, Florida and Boone, North Carolina prior to coming to Savannah in 2000.

Mrs. Martens attended Wesley Oaks Methodist Church in Thunderbolt, and was a member of the “S” chapter of the PEO sisterhood in Savannah. She had been a member of PEO since 1948.

She was preceded in death by her husband, Forest M. Martens; and a son, Forest G. Martens.

Surviving are a son, L. Scott Martens, and his wife Barbara of Savannah; grandchildren, Merilee Bakewell and husband, Buzz, of Morganton, NC; Glenda Guise of North Miami Beach, FL; Christopher Martens and wife, Carolyn , of Portland , OR; and Todd Martens and wife, Elaine, of Boca Raton, Fl.; nine great grandchildren, Megan and Lindsey Bakewell; Christen, Casey and Katelyn Guise; Grace and Lucas Martens; and Caden and Ainsley Martens.

Mrs. Martens retired from a successful real estate career in Ohio to enjoy golf and playing bridge.

A memorial service will be held at 11 a.m., Friday, August 4, 2006, at the Wesley Oaks Methodist Church in Thunderbolt.

In lieu of flowers the family suggests donations to the PEO Cotty College Fund or the Wesley Oaks Methodist Church.

For information contact Fox & Weeks Funeral Directors.