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Mary Lou Martin Obituary

Published by Legacy Remembers on Dec. 28, 2016.

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.

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January 19, 2017

Kathy Denny

To Pam & all of family,
I taught withMary Lou my first five years of teaching at Sandusky 1969-1974. I always enjoyed talking to her in later years if I saw her a few times at grocery or somewhere. Sending sympathy and wishing you peace at this time. I'm visiting my daughter, her husband, and 2 granddaughters in near Austin, TX and just happened to see Mary Lou's obituary.

January 2, 2017

Greg Kimmet

Jan and Pam, please accept my condolences on the loss of your Mother. Wishing you strength in the year to come.

December 29, 2016

Jennifer Sturges

So sorry for your loss Pam. Thinking of you and your family.

December 29, 2016

Dave Sell

It was an honor to teach with Mary Lou at NDE. She offered leadership to me as a new educator. She always was striving for excellence in education! She will be truly missed by the North Decatur Elementary family. -Dave Sell

December 28, 2016

Carolyn Long. (Schoettmer)

My sympathy to the family. She taught my daughter Carrie in the 3rd grade at NDE. She is the reason Carrie has beautiful handwriting for a lefty. Mary Lou touched so many lives in a good way. She was so proud of her family and spoke of them with much love. She will be missed! Remember all of the good times!

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