Frances Evans Martin, 89, formally of Abbeville died Sunday, January 2, 2005 in Tarboro, NC. She was married to the late Lucien Martin. Mrs. Martin was born in Abbeville to the late Clark and Fannie Gray Evans. She was preceded in death by her son Franklin Martin. Surviving Mrs. Martin is her daughter, Judy Martin Ward and her husband Dr. Tom Ward of Tarboro, NC, two sisters, Carolyn Botts of Abbeville, and Vera DeShazo of Birmingham, AL, three grandchildren, Tom Ward, Jr., James Ward, and Samantha Martin Ward. Graveside services will be 11:00AM Friday, January 7, 2005 in Long Cane Cemetery. Online condolences may be sent to the Martin family by visiting www.harrisfuneral.com Harris Funeral Home, of Abbeville is assisting the Martin family.