It is with heavy hearts The Martin Family and Iris Country Gardens, sadly announces the sudden passing our beloved, Reba R. Martin, co-owner of Iris Country Gardens.
Reba’s passion for nature, beauty, and community was evident in every blossom that flourished under her care. She touched countless lives with her kindness, her vibrant spirit, and her unwavering dedication to the gardens she cherished so deeply. Her legacy will live on in the beauty she brought to the world and in the memories of all those who were fortunate enough to know her and learn from her.
Reba was born on December 8, 1989, a daughter of Russell H. and Rebecca O. Martin. She was a member of the Rushville Mennonite Church. Reba was co-owner of Iris Country Gardens.
Reba is survived by her mother, Rebecca Martin; siblings, Clinton (Kristina) Martin, Justin Martin, Jay Lamar Martin, Marie (Timothy) Fox and Sara Ann Martin; paternal grandmother, Frances Martin; 8 nephews, 5 nieces as well as several aunts, uncles and cousins. Reba was predeceased by her father, Russell Martin, maternal grandparents, Amos and Esther Ringler and paternal grandfather, Amos Martin.
Friends, family and neighbors may call on Sunday, September 22 from 1pm-4pm and 6pm-8pm at her home, 2202 Austin Road, Geneva NY. Funeral services will be held on Monday, September 23 at 9:30 am at the Rushville Mennonite Church.
Rest in peace, Reba. Your love continues to bloom in our hearts.
The Martin sisters took over the former Borglum's Iris Gardens in 2017 and continue to successfully manage and grow the gardens in Geneva NY.
The gardens have been alive and growing for over thirty five years! We specialize in an abundant and colorful assortment of iris, peony, daylily, hosta & many more perennials with plenty of varieties.
The gardens are open seasonally from May through July. We do allow privates and special events / occasions by appointment only.
During our operating season, we are open:
Monday - Saturday
8 am - 6 pm
CLOSED ON SUNDAYS
CLOSED ON ALL CHRISTIAN HOLIDAYS
2202 Austin Road
Geneva, NY 14456
(585)526-6729
Please feel free to reach out to us with any questions you may have. We do accept orders by phone; we do have a currenty inventory.
See something you like? Dig it up! Really – all of our iris field flowers are for sale! Please let us know if you are planning to build a new garden or add-on to an existing one. We will provide the tools to dig your own if you would like, or we can do this for you! Plus, we have many more potted plant varieties for sale.
