Ms. Danielle Lanay Martin

Sunrise December 6, 1997-Sunset October 17,2019 Danielle Lanay Martin was born on December 6, 1997, in Saginaw, Michigan to her mother Roshunda Denise Martin. Her mother loved her so much and would carry the weight of the world on her shoulders if she could for Danielle. She was her mother’s first born and first love and she was blessed with two fathers, Barnes (Letia) Reynolds and Michael King, all of Saginaw, Michigan. Danielle passed away unexpectedly and suddenly at Covenant Healthcare on October 17, 2019, at the age of 21 years, leaving everyone heartbroken, lost, and speechless. Danielle professed her love to the Lord and Savior in the Baptist faith at an early age. She was the sweetest, kindest, soft spoken, polite, respectful, hardworking, giving, and intelligent young lady. Danielle was very shy and quiet, but her sweet smile and laugh would always light up any room she entered. Her family loved her dearly and she will for sure be missed. Danielle attended Saginaw Public Schools and graduated from Saginaw High School with honors in June 2016. Danielle was blessed with her own daughter, Zariah Rose Martin who she loved so much and was such a wonderful mother to. She was employed at McBride Quality Care Services, as a Caregiver and loved her job. Danielle is survived by her beautiful and sweet daughter, Zariah Rose Martin; nine sisters, E’Mya King, Micheaszha King, Ciara Brown, Nia Riley, Charisma Reynolds, Alisha Moore, Chan`tera Moore, Lakira Lively, and Mikira Lively, all of Saginaw, Michigan; eleven brothers, MyKayle King, Delando Martin, Michael King Jr., Antwaine Hardy, Devonte Reynolds, Julian Henderson, Torrance Marshall, DaQuarius Townsend, Demarrion Jones, Antwione Moore, and Barnes Reynolds Jr., all of Saginaw, Michigan; aunts, Debra Martin, Nita (Henry) Williams, Rita (J.T.) Truss, all of Saginaw, Michigan, Stephanie Mason, of Detroit, Michigan; uncles, Freddie Martin, Billy Martin, Donnie Martin, Derrick (Debbie) Martin, Kim Martin, Kenneth (Barbara) Reynolds, all of Saginaw, Michigan; Dwight Morgan, of Florissant, MO; special aunt & uncle, Nakeisha (Porter) Bledson III, who loved and treated Danielle like she was a child of their own, she was their angel; special cousins, Willie Martin, Toni (Ma Ma) Martin, Porter (Diddy) Bledson IV, and Destiny Goodman; Danielle had a host of cousins, other relatives, and friends who loved her dearly; special friends, Nathaniel Moore, Jaymond Lawson, Johnisha Liddell, Jaylah Davenport, Tarae Hullett, and Jamesha Nash. Danielle was preceded in death by her grandparents, Ceabon and Verba Martin, Geraldine Reynolds; aunts, Jackie Cole, and Etoria Morgan; uncles, Kevin Reynolds, Keith Reynolds, and James Reynolds III; cousin, Detrick Lewis; special cousin, Dondre Martin, who she will all see in heaven. Family hour will take place at 11:00 a.m. on Friday, October 25, 2019 at Christ Fellowship Missionary Baptist Church, 818 N. Washington Ave., Saginaw, MI 48607 with the funeral service commencing at 12:00 p.m., Pastor Robert Davis, Jr., Host Pastor and Pastor John Williams will officiate with entombment in Oakwood Memorial Mausoleum, 5950 Gratiot Rd., Saginaw, MI 48638.

Ms. Danielle Lanay Martin

December 6, 1997 - October 17, 2019