Judy Kay Dickens Martin, age 80 of Carthage, formerly of Broadway, passed away on Saturday (1/6/2024).  She was born on April 6, 1943, daughter of the late Deas Dickens and Jewel Smith Stewart Dickens.  She was preceded in death by her parents, husband, Lawrence E. Martin and brother, Damon Dickens.  Judy was a member of Southside Baptist Church and was a devoted wife, mother and grandmother.  She retired from Broadway Elementary School after many years of service.  Funeral services will be conducted at 2:00pm Wednesday (1/10/2024) at Southside Baptist Church in Broadway with Rev. John McVay and Rev. James Estes officiating.  Burial will follow in the church cemetery.  The family will receive friends from 1-2pm, one hour prior to the service at the church.  Surviving is her daughter, Deborah Kay Diver (Richard) of Cameron, NC.  Son, Terry Wayne Martin of Jacksonville, NC.  Brothers, Randy Dickens (Johnnie Jean) of Sanford, NC and Billy Gene Dickens (Gail) of Broadway, NC.  Grandchildren, Ricky Diver (Jessica), Stacey Killough (Dustin), Terri Cunningham (Adam), Lawrence Martin and Christy Martin.  Flowers are accepted or memorial gifts can be made to Smith Funeral Home, PO Box 370, Broadway, NC 27505 to assist with funeral expenses.  Online condolences can be made at www.smithfuneralhomebroadway.com Arrangements are by the Smith Funeral Home of Broadway.