Boots (Olga Irene Stacey) Martin

June 27, 2023

Mrs. Boots (Olga Irene Stacey) Martin passed away peacefully on Thursday evening, June 22, 2023 surrounded by her loving family.

Our precious Boots was born on December 1, 1934 to Hubbard and Lucille Stacey. From a young age, she found her love for dance, playing the piano by ear and simply making others happy. She was a graduate of Pensacola High School and used her love of dance to become a teacher for her lifelong friend, Berniece Burlingame. A majority of her life was spent at Bernice’s Dance Studio and then at Starr Steps Studio, owned by Bernice’s daughter, Starr. She later became the founder and instructor for the Daughter of the Nile Shimron Temple #133 Dancers, a position she held for almost 50 years. You can also remember her as the sampler for Chick-fil-A at Cordova Mall and your wonderful Givenchy fragrance model.

On December 10, 1954, Boots married the love of her life, Big Jim Martin and they were married for 65 years and raised 3 children. Their home was filled with love, many friends, great food and always a good time, so many wonderful memories.

Boots was preceded in death by her parents, Hub and Lucille Stacey, her husband, Big Jim Martin, and grandson, Daniel Bradshaw. She is survived by her children, Kim Bradshaw (Chuck), Jim Martin, Jr. and Sue Martin, and Stacey Dees (Gerald); 9 grandchildren, Chase Bradshaw (Trish), Colby Bradshaw Miezejeski (Vince), Shaye Martin (Jeffrey), T.J. Martin (Jordan), Madelynn Martin, Luci Martin, Ally Dees, Holly Dees White (Matt), Trey Dees; 4 great-grandchildren, Taylor, James and Alanna Miezejeski, Liam Waters. Sister and husband, Dr. Don and Linda Radomski and her brother Hub Sta- cey and Donna Stacey; and many nieces and nephews that she deeply loved.
Friends will be received on Thursday, June 29, from 2:00-4:00 pm at Echo Life Church 3880 N. Davis Highway with the memorial service to follow. A Celebration of Life will be held on Saturday, July 1, from 4:00-7:00 pm at Hub Stacey’s 312 E. Government Street.

Bootstrap loved flowers but would also appreciate donations made in her honor to the Echo Life Church.

The family wishes to extend a special thank you to Adam, Kate, Mandy and Jason of Emerald Coast Hospice. Your love has filled our hearts. And a very special thank you to Tammy, Ashley and Harmony. The love and care you so selflessly gave to our mother will be remembered the rest of our lives.

Faith Chapel Funeral Home South entrusted with arrangements. You may express your condolences online at www.fcfhs.com.

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Written by William Reynolds · Filed Under Obituaries