Esther Marie Burd Martin, 88, of Pine Knoll Shores, North Carolina, passed away peacefully at her home on Thursday, July 30, 2026.

A graveside service to honor Esther's life will be held at 2 p.m., Thursday, August 6th at Greenwood Cemetery, officiated by Rev. Powell Osteen.

Esther was born on November 7, 1937, in Roanoke Rapids, North Carolina, to the late Johnnie and Virginia Griffin.

Esther was a loving, energetic, and joyful person whose vibrant spirit could brighten any room. She embraced life with enthusiasm and enjoyed staying active, always mindful of maintaining her health and strength. One of her greatest passions was golf, a love she eagerly shared with those around her. Her husband, Roy, often joked that he was a tennis player until he met Esther, who quickly converted him into a golfer. Esther became a devoted advocate for the game, encouraging many of her friends to join her on the course.

Esther especially loved spending time at the Crystal Coast Country Club, where she was a member of the LGA, and formed numerous friendships and created many happy memories.

Esther will be remembered as a wonderful mother, a loving "Mima," and an amazing woman.

Those remaining to cherish her memory are her devoted husband, Roy Martin; her son, Andrew Thomas Neville II and wife, Angie, of Rocky Mount, NC; her sister, Joyce Griffin Livengood of Atlantic Beach, NC; her grandson, Andrew Thomas Neville III and wife, April, and their son, Andrew Thomas Neville IV, all of Myrtle Beach, SC; along with numerous loving nieces and nephews.

In addition to her parents, Esther was preceded in death by her sister, Geraldine Griffin Guinn and her brother, Arnold Griffin.

Flowers are welcome or memorial donations may be made in Esther's memory to First Methodist Church, 900 Arendell Street, Morehead City, NC 28557, or a charity of one's choice.

Family and friends are welcome to submit online condolences at www.mundenfuneralhome.net.

Arrangements by Munden Funeral Home & Crematory in Morehead City, NC.