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Edna J. Martin

Date of Death: December 4, 2010

Edna J. Martin, 63, of Fowler, died at 7:09 a.m. Saturday, Dec. 4, 2010, at St. Elizabeth Central.
She was born Nov. 29, 1947, in Lafayette, to the late Earl and Edith Remaly Peter.
She graduated from Delphi High School in 1966.
On May 29, 1966, she married Edwin L. Martin in Mulberry, and he survives.
Mrs. Martin had worked in the kitchen at Mintonye and Mayflower Mill elementaries, the Romney Coffee Shop, Star Lanes and St. Elizabeth Hospital.
She enjoyed cooking, crafts and spoiling her grandchildren.
Surviving with her husband are two children, Jodie Martin-Yuill (husband: Michael) and Jake Martin (wife: Pamela), both of Boswell; six sisters, Naomi Peter of Mulberry, Lena Massengill and Wilma Chandler (husband: Charlie), both of Frankfort, Martha Graves (husband: Jesse) of Dayton, Jane McKendrie of Lafayette, and Sue Hankins (husband: Bruce) of Delphi.
Also surviving are 6 grandchildren and 2 stepgrandchildren.
She was preceded in death by a sister, Linda Peter, and a brother, Richard Peter.
Visitation will be 5-7 p.m. Tuesday, Dec. 7, 2010, with funeral services at 10 a.m. Wednesday, Dec. 8, 2010, at Soller-Baker Lafayette Chapel, 400 Twyckenham Blvd., Lafayette, IN 47909, with Kirk Zimmerman officiating. Burial will follow at Tippecanoe Memory Gardens.
Those wishing may contribute to the Susan G. Komen Cancer Fund, P.O. Box 650309 Dallas, Texas 75265-0309.

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Edna J. Martin, 63, of Fowler, died at 7:09 a.m. Saturday, Dec. 4, 2010, at St. Elizabeth Central. She was born Nov. 29, 1947, in Lafayette, to the late Earl and Edith Remaly Peter. She graduated from Delphi High School in 1966. On May 29, 1966, she married Edwin L. Martin in Mulberry, and heContinue Reading

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Denise Lamb left a message on December 7, 2010:
I remember Edna as a kind and sweet person. I have fond memories of her smile and gentle way. She will be sorely missed by her family. My prayers are with you all during this difficult time.
Sam Buckles left a message on December 7, 2010:
To Ed and Family:
I am so sorry to hear about Edna&s passing and wish I could make it to the wake and funeral; but I&m working on the East Coast this week and unable to get back. However, Edna and all of you are in my prayers.
Sandra left a message on December 7, 2010:
Ed, Jodie & Jake We were so shocked to hear the news. You know what she meant to me. She was the sister I never had and I will miss her so much. I remember the weekly phone calls, several, and already miss those. I&m here if you need me.

Love & Hugs,
Sandra & Wayne
pink &sharon wilson left a message on December 7, 2010:
Ed and family, we&re so sorry for the loss of Edna. we &ve been where you are today, and we know about what you are feeling right now. we will keep you and the whole family in prayer. pink and sharon.
Soller-Baker Funeral Homes, Inc. left a message:
Please accept our deepest condolences for your family's loss.
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