Martina L. “MARTY” Leakes (December 24, 1984 – April 27, 2025)

Visitation: Friday, May 9, 2025
Visitation Time: 5:00 – 7:00 PM
Visitation Location: New St. Mark Independent Free Methodist Church
1001 Grand Street
Orlando, Florida

Service Date: Saturday, May 10, 2025
Service Time: 1:00 PM
Service Location: New St. Mark Independent Free Methodist Church
1001 Grand Street
Orlando, Florida

Obituary:

Martina L. “MARTY” Leakes, 40, a lifelong resident of Orlando, departed this life on Sunday, April 27, 2025. Martina was born on December 24, 1984 to Daphane Johnson and Kenny Dent.

Martina was educated in Orange County Public schools and graduated from Oak Ridge High School. She worked in the fast food industry prior to her demise. She had a fun-spirited soul whose smile was stunning that it would light-up any room. What gave her the most joy in life was raising her children and grandchildren, whom she loved with all her heart. Martina was a beautiful, giving and kind individual that made a lasting impact on many lives, and she will forever be missed.

She is survived by her 5 children, Quinahya Bennett, A’ariyah Bennett, Zariah Bennett, Amiyah Bennett, Antwanious Bennett, Honor Bennett; mother, Daphane D. Johnson; father, Kenny Dent; siblings, Dwight (Deja) Leakes, Willie (Felicia) Sims Jr., Lavertris Sims; 3 grandchildren; and a host of other relatives and friends.

Visitation will be held on Friday, May 9, 2025 from 5-7PM at the church. A service of celebration will be held on Saturday, May 10, 2025, 1:00 P.M. at New St. Mark Independent Free Methodist Church, 1001 Grand Street, Orlando with Pastor Pamela Bell-Wilcox, officiating. Interment: Washington Park Cemetery, Orlando.