Mary Lou Martin, 88, of Greensburg passed away on December 27, 2016. She was born on August 13, 1928 in Greensburg, the daughter of Andrew and Helen (Hooten) Morris and the stepdaughter of Malcolm M. Tetrick. Mary Lou was a 1946 graduate of Clarksburg High School. She went on to graduate from Hanover College in 1950 with a bachelor’s degree in physical education and later received her master’s degree in education from Butler University in 1974. Mary Lou married James R. Martin on January 27, 1952. Together they had four children and shared 42 years of marriage. Over her 26-year teaching career, she taught at Walkerton, New Salem, Clarksburg, Sandusky, and North Decatur Elementary School, educating hundreds of students who passed through her doors. In addition, Mary Lou was a member of the Springhill Presbyterian Church, Springhill Women’s Group, Retired Teachers Club, Alpha Delta Pi, Delta Theta Pi, and Tri Kappa, and was a 50-year member of the Order of Eastern Star.
A beloved mother and revered grandmother - or Maw Maw as her grandchildren affectionately knew her- she is survived by children - Ric (Julie) Martin, Pam (Jack) Blasdel, Jan (Bob) Nusbaum, and Jon (Connie) Martin; grandchildren - Matt (Sara) Blasdel, Todd Blasdel, Lyndsay (Spencer) Martin, Brendan Nusbaum, Andrew Martin, and JoBeth Martin; great grandson - Miles Blasdel. She was preceded in death by her: parents; husband; step brother- Phil Tetrick; and step sister- Eileen Ruddell.
A visitation for family and friends will be held at the Gilliland Howe Funeral Home on Tuesday, January 3, 2017 from 4:00 pm to 8:00 pm. Funeral services will be Wednesday, January 4, 2017 at 10:00 am at the funeral home. Rev. Shannon Burford will be officiating. Burial will follow at the Springhill Presbyterian Cemetery. Memorial contributions can be made to the Springhill Presbyterian Cemetery or to the Springhill Presbyterian Church. All who were touched by this exemplary mother, grandmother, aunt, educator, and friend are invited to share their condolences and fond memories at www.gilliland-howe.com.
A beloved mother and revered grandmother - or Maw Maw as her grandchildren affectionately knew her- she is survived by children - Ric (Julie) Martin, Pam (Jack) Blasdel, Jan (Bob) Nusbaum, and Jon (Connie) Martin; grandchildren - Matt (Sara) Blasdel, Todd Blasdel, Lyndsay (Spencer) Martin, Brendan Nusbaum, Andrew Martin, and JoBeth Martin; great grandson - Miles Blasdel. She was preceded in death by her: parents; husband; step brother- Phil Tetrick; and step sister- Eileen Ruddell.
A visitation for family and friends will be held at the Gilliland Howe Funeral Home on Tuesday, January 3, 2017 from 4:00 pm to 8:00 pm. Funeral services will be Wednesday, January 4, 2017 at 10:00 am at the funeral home. Rev. Shannon Burford will be officiating. Burial will follow at the Springhill Presbyterian Cemetery. Memorial contributions can be made to the Springhill Presbyterian Cemetery or to the Springhill Presbyterian Church. All who were touched by this exemplary mother, grandmother, aunt, educator, and friend are invited to share their condolences and fond memories at www.gilliland-howe.com.
Mary Lou Martin, 88, of Greensburg passed away on December 27, 2016. She was born on August 13, 1928 in Greensburg, the daughter of Andrew and Helen (Hooten) Morris and the stepdaughter of Malcolm M. Tetrick. Mary Lou was a 1946 graduate of Clarksburg High School. She went on to graduate from Hanover College in 1950 with a bachelor’s degree in physical education and later received her master’s degree in education from Butler University in 1974. Mary Lou married James R. Martin on January 27, 1952. Together they had four children and shared 42 years of marriage. Over her 26-year teaching career, she taught at Walkerton, New Salem, Clarksburg, Sandusky, and North Decatur Elementary School, educating hundreds of students who passed through her doors. In addition, Mary Lou was a member of the Springhill Presbyterian Church, Springhill Women’s Group, Retired Teachers Club, Alpha Delta Pi, Delta Theta Pi, and Tri Kappa, and was a 50-year member of the Order of Eastern Star.
A beloved mother and revered grandmother - or Maw Maw as her grandchildren affectionately knew her- she is survived by children - Ric (Julie) Martin, Pam (Jack) Blasdel, Jan (Bob) Nusbaum, and Jon (Connie) Martin; grandchildren - Matt (Sara) Blasdel, Todd Blasdel, Lyndsay (Spencer) Martin, Brendan Nusbaum, Andrew Martin, and JoBeth Martin; great grandson - Miles Blasdel. She was preceded in death by her: parents; husband; step brother- Phil Tetrick; and step sister- Eileen Ruddell.
A visitation for family and friends will be held at the Gilliland Howe Funeral Home on Tuesday, January 3, 2017 from 4:00 pm to 8:00 pm. Funeral services will be Wednesday, January 4, 2017 at 10:00 am at the funeral home. Rev. Shannon Burford will be officiating. Burial will follow at the Springhill Presbyterian Cemetery. Memorial contributions can be made to the Springhill Presbyterian Cemetery or to the Springhill Presbyterian Church. All who were touched by this exemplary mother, grandmother, aunt, educator, and friend are invited to share their condolences and fond memories at www.gilliland-howe.com.
A beloved mother and revered grandmother - or Maw Maw as her grandchildren affectionately knew her- she is survived by children - Ric (Julie) Martin, Pam (Jack) Blasdel, Jan (Bob) Nusbaum, and Jon (Connie) Martin; grandchildren - Matt (Sara) Blasdel, Todd Blasdel, Lyndsay (Spencer) Martin, Brendan Nusbaum, Andrew Martin, and JoBeth Martin; great grandson - Miles Blasdel. She was preceded in death by her: parents; husband; step brother- Phil Tetrick; and step sister- Eileen Ruddell.
A visitation for family and friends will be held at the Gilliland Howe Funeral Home on Tuesday, January 3, 2017 from 4:00 pm to 8:00 pm. Funeral services will be Wednesday, January 4, 2017 at 10:00 am at the funeral home. Rev. Shannon Burford will be officiating. Burial will follow at the Springhill Presbyterian Cemetery. Memorial contributions can be made to the Springhill Presbyterian Cemetery or to the Springhill Presbyterian Church. All who were touched by this exemplary mother, grandmother, aunt, educator, and friend are invited to share their condolences and fond memories at www.gilliland-howe.com.
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