Carol Ann Figley Martinez

Carol Ann (Figley) Martinez, 75, 0f Center Township, passed away Sunday, August 30, 2015, following a brave battle with cancer.Born December 30, 1939, in Aliquippa, and last of her immediate family, she was a daughter of the late Herbert and Martha Figley. A graduate of Aliquippa High School, Class of 1957, Carol had been employed with Giant Eagle Corporation, from where she retired. Carol was a ‘Mom’ to everyone and was known by her family as the World’s Greatest Grandmother. She loved to throw parties and, because of her selfless personality, she helped anyone whenever the need arose, always giving to others.She will be sadly missed by her beloved husband, Terrence R. Martinez; three children and their families, Chuck Martinez and his wife, Pam, and their children, Jake, Sarah, Elizabeth and Danielle, Scotty Martinez and Martha Myers and her husband, Bill and their son, William; her favorite, ‘Harry’, along with numerous nieces and nephews.In addition to her parents, Carol was preceded in death by a brother, Guy Figley, and a sister, Betty Jean Jurges.Friends are invited to Carol’s memorial service on Saturday, September 19, 2015, at 12 noon at the Simpson Funeral & Cremation Services, 1119 Washington Ave., Monaca.Memorial contributions may be made, if desired, to Beaver County Humane Society, 3394 Brodhead Road, Aliquippa, PA 15001.To share online condolences, get directions and other information, please visit simpsonfuneralhome.com.