Eileen Martin Obituary

Eileen L. Martin

Memorial services for Eileen L. Martin, 81, Lawrence, will be held 11:00 a.m. Tuesday, March 19, 2013 at First United Methodist Church. She died Friday, March 15, 2013 at her home.

Eileen was born on December 19, 1931 in Osage City, KS the daughter of Sidney O. and Eunice (Cooley) Morris.

She was a high school teacher in Newton and Wellsville, KS until she retired in 1990.

She was a member of the First United Methodist Church, the United Methodist Women, and the Sigma Alpha Tau Sorority.

Eileen married Donald Eugene Martin on November 28, 1962 in Yates Center, KS. He preceded her in death February 14, 2013. She was also preceded in death by her daughter, Dianna L. Martin, her parents and a brother, Sidney A. Morris.

Survivors include two daughters, Jeanne E .(Ronald) Morrison, Louisville, KY, Carol A. (Steven) Woods, Longmont, CO; two sons, Stanley R. (Jean) Martin, Perry, KS, Michael S. (Sheri) Martin, Lawrence; seventeen grandchildren; fourteen great grandchildren; and one brother, Donald P. Morris, Overland Park, KS.

The family will greet friends from 5-7 p.m. on Monday, March 18, 2013 at Warren-McElwain Mortuary in Lawrence.

Memorial contributions may be made in her name to First United Methodist Church or to Grace Hospice and may be sent in care of the mortuary.

Online condolences may be sent to www.warrenmcelwain.com.

Please sign this guestbook at Obituaries.LJWorld.com.

Published by Lawrence Journal-World on Mar. 17, 2013.
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I have since moved away from Lawrence, KS but I have fond memories of Eileen from our Bible Study. She inspired us all with her knowledge of the Bible. She is now at peace with our heavenly Father and finally getting answers to all those questions from our study. We will miss you Eileen.

Sally Wayland

March 28, 2013

My Grandmother was a beautiful, amazing woman. Thank you for all your thoughtful words.

Jill Martin

March 20, 2013

I played bridge with Eileen at Babcock and the American Legion. What fun we had.
She told me about the water aerobics class she was in and I joined it. I will always remember her knowing the words to the songs we sang in class. Take solace that she is finally at peace and without pain and reunited with Don.

Gwen Leonard

March 18, 2013

I am praying for your healing during this time of loss. May your love for Eileen forever be remembered in your lives. Betty Pickerel

Betty Pickerel

March 17, 2013

I played bridge with Eileen. She & Don sat a seat in front of me at Church each Sunday. She always had a ready smile. She will be greatly missed.

Bonnie Haney

March 17, 2013

Eileen was such a special person, and a very dear friend. I especially enjoyed playing bridge with her. I liked to hear her say "gumdrops" when she made her bid. The picture of Eileen that was in the paper was so good. My prayers and deepest sympathy are there with all of you during this very difficult time. I can't be at the visitation Mon. evening, but I will be at Eileen's funeral. Eileen is one person I will never forget. Eileen and her beloved Don are together again now.

March 17, 2013

What a sweet Christian lady. I will miss her. Janice Edmondson

Janice Edmondson

March 17, 2013

What a sweet Christian lady. I will miss her.

Janice Edmondson

March 17, 2013

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