Elva Lou Martin of Cottonwood, AZ passed away at home on Tuesday, July 15, 2014. She was 74 years old. Elva was born on March 18, 1940 in Fort Worth, TX to William and Mildred Reed. Elva was preceded in death by her parents, William and Mildred. She is survived by her husband of 43 years, William Martin of Cottonwood, her sons, Christopher (Jamie) Martin of St. Louis, MO, Matthew Evan of Wimberly, TX, Bryan (Jennifer) Martin of Dallas, TX and Jim (Julia) Woods of Chula Vista, CA, and five grandchildren. Services will be held on Monday, July 21, 2014 at 11:00 AM at Westcott Funeral Home, 1013 E. Mingus Ave, Cottonwood, AZ. Memorial donations in her name may be made to The Masters Bible Church, 175 Kallof Place, Sedona, AZ 86336. An online guestbook is available to sign at www.westcottfuneralhome.com