Cordelia Marie (Fenwick) Martin was born on June 11, 1961 and departed this earthly life on Friday, July 11, 2014. Cordelia was born in Saint Inigoes, Maryland to the late Charles and Anna Fenwick. During her youth, she attended Saint Mary's County Public Schools and graduated from Great Mills High School in May 1979.

After graduating high school, Cordelia pursued her passion and attended art school. Over the years, Cordelia held many positions such as at the Housing Department at Patuxent River Naval Air Test Center and the Housing Unit at Solomon's Recreation Center. A car accident left Cordelia permanently disabled but she enjoyed crocheting for family and friends, watching the soap operas, dancing, and attending family functions.

In addition to her parents, Cordelia is predeceased in death by her brother, Marvin Fenwick and her brother-in-law, James O. Dickens.

Cordelia leaves to cherish her memories two sons, Terrell (Dana) of Raleigh, North Carolina and Eric Jr. of Lexington Park, Maryland and daughter,r Shaneakqua of Lexington Park, Maryland. She is also survived by four grandchildren, Janice, Dyquarius, Kayana, and Christina; three sisters, Annette Dickens of Saint Inigoes, Maryland, Sylvia Martin (Arthur) of Virginia Beach, Virginia and Beverly Fenwick of Saint Inigoes, Maryland; three brothers, Melvin Fenwick (Patricia) of Saint Inigoes, Maryland, Morris Fenwick (Wanda) of Lexington Park, Maryland, and William Fenwick (Sherri) of Park Hall, Maryland; four aunts, Catherine Chisley, Idolia Shubrooks, Regina Slaughter and Daisy Fenwick; two uncles, Leonard Shubrooks and Jesse (Shelby) Fenwick. Cordelia also leaves behind a special friend, David A. Thompson, as well as many nieces, nephews, cousins, and friends.

Family and friends will unite on Saturday, July 19, 2014 for visitation at 10 a.m. until Mass of Christian Burial at 11 a.m. at Saint Peter Claver Catholic Church, 16922 Saint Peter Claver Church Road, Saint Inigoes, Maryland with Reverend Scott Woods officiating. Interment immediately following at Saint Peter Claver Church Cemetery.

Donations to assist Cordelia's children with funeral expenses may be made directly to Briscoe-Tonic Funeral Home with credit card or cash.

Arrangements provided by Briscoe-Tonic Funeral Home.