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“ We just
get along -
we enjoy
each other’s
company!”
make their living. Marianna
mate as possessing a generous
and Dan touts a thirty- year
When asked about clues to
graduated from Mississippi
portion of thoughtfulness.
span of playing tennis every
their happily married years,
College and worked as a
Along with his years as an
Sunday afternoon with
Dan spoke first, “Marianna has
nutritionist at the University
attorney, Dan has served in the
Waymon Tigrett, Jack Root,
never contested any decisions
Medical Center.
senate, and Marianna is still a
and Jack Rhodes.
I’ve ever made.” Marianna
Even though the couple sat
member of the Official
The Martin’s two children,
added, “He’s always discussed
opposite each other during the
Mississippi Women’s Club
Dana Martin Dossett and
decisions with me, but it’s been
interview, it was obvious that
where she’s served as president.
husband Randy, and son
his call. His decisions are
their hearts were side by side.
First Baptist Church Brandon
Garron Martin and wife
usually wiser than mine.”
When describing their marriage,
has been their church anchor
Wanda, live close by so
After being with them
Marianna said, “We just get
since 1960.
enjoying their four grandsons
briefly, it’s obvious that two of
along – we enjoy each other’s
The two have been active
and two great-grandsons
their wisest decisions were
company!” She describes her
mixed-doubles tennis players,
brings them added delight.
choosing each other.
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