Funeral services for Suzan Baskin Napper Martin will be held on Saturday, May 31, 2025, at 10:00 AM in the chapel at Temple Baptist Church of Ruston under the direction of Kilpatrick Funeral Home. Visitation will be immediately following the services in Fellowship Hall. Interment will be at Greenwood Cemetery at 4:00 PM
A godly woman, faithful servant of Jesus Christ, devoted mother, cherished grandmother, and steadfast friend — Suzan Baskin Napper Martin entered into the presence of her Lord and Savior, leaving behind a legacy of grace, service, and enduring faith.
Born on March 2, 1948, to Sara Ann Baskin Napper and L.D. “Buddy” Napper, Suzan grew up in Ruston, Louisiana, where her roots ran deep and her love for others began to blossom. She graduated from Ruston High School in 1966 and continued her studies at Arkansas University from 1967 to 1968.
On June 29, 1968, she married the love of her life, Wallace Leonard Martin. Together they built a home filled with faith, laughter, hospitality, and a shared devotion to spreading the love of Jesus Christ. Suzan poured her heart into youth, college, and family ministries for all her adult life, impacting generations with her warmth, wisdom, and unwavering belief in God’s purpose for every life.
Never one to stop learning or giving, Suzan returned to school and earned her nursing degree in 1993. She then served her community with the same gentle spirit and tireless compassion at
Louisiana Medical Center and the Russ House, caring for others not just as a nurse but as a vessel of Christ’s love.
Suzan’s greatest joy came from her family. She is survived by her beloved children: son Greg Martin and his wife Beth, and daughter Leigh Baskin Martin Robbins and her husband Jay. Her legacy lives on in her cherished grandchildren: Alexandra Baskin McConnell, Parks McConnell, Brennan Martin, Madison Martin, Baker Martin, Jacob Robbins, Laney Robbins, Joshua Robbins, and Jack Robbins — each one a testament to the love she gave so freely.
Her life was richly shared with her devoted sisters, Laura Champion and her husband Greg, and Katherine Freeman and her husband James, along with her beloved nieces and nephews: Josh Champion, Baskin McFarland, Abby Champion, Luke Champion, Mark Freeman, Chris Freeman, and Luke Freeman.
Suzan’s life was defined by quiet strength, enduring kindness, and a joyful trust in God’s promises. She loved deeply, listened carefully, and served humbly. Whether through ministry, medicine, or motherhood, she walked with a purpose that never wavered — to glorify God and love others as He loves us.
In honor of her compassionate spirit, donations may be made in Suzan’s memory to organizations close to her heart: Four Paws, Franklin Graham Ministries, or St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital.
“She is clothed with strength and dignity; she can laugh at the days to come.” — Proverbs 31:25
Well done, good and faithful servant. You are loved, you are missed, and your light will continue to shine in every life you touched.
