With profound sadness, we announce the passing of our beloved matriarch, Martha Earlin Gordon Wilkins-Ralph, who peacefully transitioned at her home on Sunday, February 16, 2025, surrounded by her loving daughters. She was a devoted mother, grandmother, foster mother, sister, aunt, and friend whose warmth, kindness, and unwavering love touched the hearts of all who knew her.
Born on March 4, 1941, on the island of Tortola, BVI, she was affectionately known as Earlin. On St. Thomas, she was fondly called “Moms”, recognized as the dedicated owner of Mom’s Day Care and Preschool, and a respected taxi operator known as TP-691, as well as a proud member of the VI Taxi Association. Her legacy of love, service, and dedication to her family and community will forever be cherished.
Martha Earlin was preceded in death by her: Husband – Gershom Ralph “White Knight” – Parents – Leona Frett- Lloyd & Ivan Rabsatt Gordon, Daughters- Priscilla Wilkins, Pricillia Wilkins, Grandchildren – JeSia Ralph, O’Malie and O’Myria Ralph (twins), Siblings – Idelie Somersall (Tiny), Lucien Nibbs Sr. (Boogie), Berchel Wheatley, (Boyblue) Vitalia Leonard(Wethelma)
Martha Earlin is survived by her Children: Perry, Pepsy (Stumpy), Pete, Peggy, Pethronella, Percel, Grandchildren: Lameak, Lamesha (Missy), Jahmaine, Leon (Bunky), Leanna, Julia, Jullina, Jessica, Shian, Shilo, Wesley, Dancarlys, Alexander, Pepsi’Ana, Pepsynique, Enrique, Cyril (Jermaine), Damiel, Daimalyn, Kathleen and Adeja Wilkins, Leal Lettsome (Lyshem), Leandra and Le’Quandra Williams, Petesia Harley (Peddy), K’Rell Frazer, Petrise Hanley, Elana, Alana, O’Mari, O’Mesha, O’Marr, O’Mani, Isaiah, Kimani and Imani Ralph, Ganelle Doyling, Damian JnoBaptiste, Safiya Shillingford, Stepchildren: Esther (Kathy) Ralph – Underwood (Anthony), Francine, Colette, Denecia, Dagmar, Desiree, Dawn, and Dale Ralph Great-Grandchildren 41, Great-Great Grandchild , Sisters: Amona Nibbs-Dickerson, Arona Nibbs, Floria Warner (Koolie), Aunt: Magerita Blyden, Brothers – in – Law: Milton, George (Author) and Glen Ralph, Flynn Dickerson, Eugene Somersall, Sisters – in – Law Evelyn Richards, Patsy Ralph, Sylvia Peters, Marilyn Weston, Gloria Wheatley, Son – in – Law Calvin Williams Sr., Daughter – in – Law, Latoya Richards-Wilkins, Best Friend, Anona Chalwell, Special Friends and Supporters: Sister Pinney, Sister Victor, Zina King, Judith Wayland, Brenda Williams, Gail VanHolten, Eric Williams, Hector Lyndon, Rudolph (Zami) Harley, Clarencio Fleming-Rogers, Maxine Sasso, Juana George, Pastor Dennis and Rachel Estridge, Bishop Glenville and Erica Thompson, Pastor Lerone and Joy Hodge, Bishop George and Amelia Best, Bishop Earl and Grace Harrison. She also leaves to mourn a myriad of family members and friends too numerous to mention.
We will gather to honor her life and legacy, with a celebration of the beautiful memories she leaves behind. Details of the funeral service are as follows:
1st Viewing: Turnbull’s Funeral Home: Friday, March 14 4 – 6 p.m. 2nd Viewing : Mount Zion New Testament Church of God: Saturday, March 15, 9 – 10 a.m. Service: Immediately Following 10 a.m Interment: Eastern Cemetery
In lieu of flowers, please honor my mom’s memory by making a donation to the Methodist Radio Ministry. Your support would mean a lot to our family and continue her legacy of giving.
Funeral arrangements are under the care of Turnbull’s Funeral Home and Crematory Services, St. Thomas.
