Marian L. Martin, 85, of Fremont, OH passed away at home surrounded by her family on Tuesday, January 20, 2015. She was born on January 3, 1930 in Bowling Green, OH, the daughter of James Clifford and Eleanor (Beard) Abbott. She was a graduate of Bowling Green High School.
Marian married Arthur F. Martin on December 31, 1949 in Newport, KY and he survives. She was a Homemaker and a member of El Bethel United Church where she taught Sunday school for thirty years. Marian loved to work with all types of wood and loved to make all kinds of crafts.
Marian is survived by her husband of sixty-five years, Rev. Arthur F. Martin, Fremont, OH; children, Cheryl J. Martin, Fremont, OH, Sandra K. Stiffler, Sidney, OH, Arthur W. Martin, Rev. Rick Martin, Kenneth P. Martin, all of Fremont, OH; siblings, Zilaha B. Hawkins, Bowling Green, OH, Eleanor J. Anderson and Leanor J. Davis both of Orville, CA; fourteen grandchildren and twenty-one great grandchildren.
She was preceded in death by her parents; brothers, James E. and Glenn M. Abbott; sisters, Viona R. Hammersmith, Inez Hyatt and Donella P. Harris.
Visitation: Friday from 3 – 5 pm and 7 – 9 pm at Wonderly Horvath Hanes Funeral Home and Crematory, 425 E. State St, Fremont, OH.
Service: Saturday, January 24, 2015, 10:00 am at the funeral home with Rev. Bob Smith officiating.
Burial: Oakwood Cemetery
Memorials: Donor’s Choice
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Sheryl and Elmer Elkins
Our Deepest Condolences to you and your Families, Grandma Martin was a Very Sweet Lady! She was Loved By Everyone! She’ll Be Deeply Missed! Ashley and Grandpa martin,Cheryl,Rick, You’re All In Our Prayers, May God Bless You All Durning this Time! Grandma Martin Is In Heaven Now With Jesus Watching Over You! Your Guardian Angel!!!!
Willie Clabaugh
Art and family, My deepest sympathy goes out to you. Marian was like a second mother to me and she will be missed, but never forgotten,
Vicki Snyder
I am so sorry for your lose ,,aunt Marian was my Great aunt and she was always a sweet women to me and my brothers ..I can Remember MY grand Mother (her sister Donella ) Always wanting to go see her sister Marian …she was loved DEarly and will be missed ..prayers to you all.
Linda Orndorff
So sorry for your loss. She was a great lady. You will all be in my thoughts and prayers.