Rhonda Lewis Martin, 63, of Brunswick, Ga. passed away on Thursday, January 1, 2026. She  grew up in Jesup and was a 1980 graduate of Wayne County High School but eventually made her home in Brunswick.  To know Rhonda was to know what an inspirational cheerleader she was… in every sense of the word. She was a source of encouragement, strength, and unwavering love for her family, her community, and her friends.  Her life was a beautiful reflection of her deep love for Jesus, which guided her words, her actions and the way she cared about others, "TRUST IN GOD" was something she told us often to do. She is predeceased by her father, Larry Lewis and step father, Jarrell Coffee and her grandmothers, Macy Lewis and Carobeth Highsmith.

Within the community and her church, Bay Harbour Church of God, she was a constant source of positivity, light and support as she uplifted others with her smile, her words, and her unshakable belief in GOD. Many were blessed by her guidance, compassion, and example of living a Christ-centered life.

Her faith was not only something she spoke about, but it was something she lived. She found JOY in serving others, offering prayers, encouragement and kindness wherever she went. Her home and heart were always open and her presence had a way of making people feel seen, valued, and loved.

Family was the center of everything she did. She believed fiercely in showing up, loving hard, and standing together through every season of life. As she often showed those she loved. "FAMILY IS EVERYTHING". She lived those words daily, pouring her heart into her husband, children, grandchildren, and everyone around her. She was always cheering them on and celebrating their victories, big and small.

Though her physical presence (which was always very classy and fashionable) will be deeply missed, her legacy lives on through the faith she shared, the family she cherished, and the countless lives she touched. Her love, laughter, and devotion will remain forever in the hearts of those who knew her.

She leaves her beloved husband of 45 years, John F. Martin of Brunswick, a partner she cherished deeply and would not have traded for the world; her kids, Keith ( Valerie) Martin and Misti (Brad) Lang; grandchildren, Kaitlin (Ian) Williams, Halle Martin, Rylee Martin, Lexi Lang, Kamryn Martin, and Blake Lang, her mother, Ruby Coffee , step mother, Gale Lewis, a brother, Bo Lewis (JeanAnne, Kristen, and Kaity) and a sister, Jenny Stoner (Mark and Nathan) and her "bonus daughter", Crystal Perron; sister-in-law, Mavis Cox of Jesup; brother-in-law, David (Tammy) Martin of Augusta, Ga.;  and of course, a big part of her heart, her dog, Ellie May.

Celebration of Life Services will be held 3:00 p.m., Sunday, January 4, 2026 from Bay Harbour Church of God, Brunswick Georgia with Rev. John Harris and Rev. Pete Boyd officiating.  A private graveside service will be in Pinecrest Memorial Cemetery. Active pallbearers will be Lance McLain, Frank Carr, Frank Whisenant, Ian Williams, Nathan Stoner and Ian Carter. Honorary pallbearers will be her 1980 Wayne County High School Graduating Classmates.

Family will receive friends one hour prior to the services at the church.

In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Shane's Cribb, 1303 S, 1st Street, Jesup, GA 31545.

Rinehart and Sons Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.