Hilda Mae Martin

Hilda Mae Martin, age 67, of Virginia Beach, Virginia, passed away peacefully on March 4, 2026. Born and raised in Cascade, Virginia, to Jasper Pritchett and Dorietta Martin, Hilda cherished her childhood as a true country girl. A fearless tomboy at heart, she spent her early years outdoors with her siblings, playing in the woods, swinging on their Tarzan swing, searching for crawfish in the pond, and enjoying games of dodgeball. The Martin family was the first in their neighborhood to own a color television, drawing neighbors to their home, and Hilda held dear the simple, joyful memories of those country days that would last a lifetime.

She graduated from Camden High School and went on to attend Brandywine College in Delaware. Hilda proudly served in the United States Navy, where she embraced the opportunity to travel and see the world. She had a zest for life that showed in her love of good food and drink, always eager to try new cuisines and share meals with those close to her.

Hilda was predeceased by her companion, Lou Kusek; her father, Jasper Pritchett; her nephew, James Jackmon (the late Rysheema); and her great niece, Daniela Ivey.

She is survived by her loving mother, Dorietta Martin; her siblings, Elizabeth Mattison (the late Fairest), Janice Jackmon (Morris, Sr.), Doris Martin, and Jesse Martin (Julie); her nieces and nephews, Christopher Mattison, Brooke Mattison (Daniel Duffy), Morris Jackmon, Jr. (Laurie), Lakeaba Ivey and her daughter, Tianni Ivey (Ashley Vines-Ivey), Destinie Long and Mya Long; as well as a host of aunts, uncles, cousins, extended family members, and friends.