Martha Shinn Bruette

May 3, 1927 - August 18, 2017

Martha Shinn Bruette, 90, of Hayes, was peacefully called home to our Lord, Friday, August 18, 2017 at her home surrounded by her family and friends. Martha was born to the late Coley E. and Lizzie Eure Haywood on May 3, 1927 in Severn, Virginia, most commonly known as “Guinea”. She retired from the Yorktown Naval Weapons Station in 1970 after many enjoyed years of government service as the first lead woman technician in the Ordnance Department. Martha enjoyed many years after retirement answering to her earned titles, Momma, Granny and Grandma with a smile and was known for leaving a smile on everyone’s face. If you stopped by for a visit, you were sure to have a cup of coffee at the kitchen table. She was preceded in death by her husbands, William M. Shinn, Sr. and Donald M. Bruette; son, William “Billy Jr.” Shinn, Jr.; daughter, Brenda Shinn Williams; her sisters, Elaine Haywood, Mary Hogge, Gladys Bonniville, Sally Baker, Frances Marie Worley, and brother, Roy Haywood. Martha is survived by her daughter, Inez Boerner and husband Lee; daughter in law, Jean Shinn; son in law, Carlton Williams; grandchildren, Christie Williams, William “Marty” Shinn, III and wife Maria, Lori Shinn, Brent Williams and wife Jamie, Daniel Boerner & Jamie Buchanan and husband Jason; great grandchildren, Hailey and Hannah Williams, Braeden and Destiny Williams; sister, Vernell Jones; her faithful canine, Jake and a large extended family and many friends. The family will receive friends Monday, August 21, 2017 from 7 until 8:30 p.m. at Hogg Funeral Home, Gloucester Point. A graveside service officiated by the Reverend Richard Whiteheart and the Reverend Chris McMillan will be held 2 p.m. Tuesday, August 22, 2017 at Rosewell Memorial Garden Cemetery, Hayes followed by a time of food and fellowship at Union Hall. In Martha’s memory contributions may be made to Abingdon Volunteer Fire & Rescue, Box 9, Bena, VA 23018 or Gloucester-Mathews Humane Society, Box 385, Gloucester, VA 23061. Family and friends may share memories and condolences at www.hoggfh.com