Nell MartinKnoxville, TNNell Rose (Crippen) Martin, age 88, of Knoxville, passed away on Friday, December 23, 2016 at Kindred Healthcare. Nell was born on March 2, 1928 in Knoxville, Tennessee to the late Campbell and Vera Toms, Sr. She is preceded in death by her parents; her husband: Herman E. Martin, Sr.; her sister, Opha Betty Hall; her sons, Calvin, Bart and Brad Crippen; granddaughter, Elisa Crippen; and great-granddaughter, Michelle Parton. She leaves to cherish her memory daughters, Charlene Parton, Carol Crippen, Terri Sweatman and Debbie (Franklin) Young; sons, Charles, Eddie and James (Natalie) Crippen; numerous grandchildren, great-grandchildren, nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends.On Friday, December 30, 2016, the receiving of friends will be from 11:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m., with the funeral to follow at 12:00 p.m., at Peace and Goodwill Baptist Church, 1723 Washington Avenue. The family will assemble at 2520 Linden Avenue. The final resting place will be held at Sherwood Memorial Gardens immediately following the service. Services will conclude with a white dove release. Arrangements made with integrity by Unity Mortuary. Mrs. Martin's guestbook can be signed on line at www.unitymortuary.com and www.legacy.com.