Lelia F. Martin
Lelia F. Martin, 96, of North Manchester, Ind., passed away at 5:40 a.m. Saturday, June 22, 2013, in Timbercrest Healthcare Center.
She was born in Peru, Ind., on April 23, 1917, to William and Eura (Etter) Ireland. In 1935 she graduated from Peru High School and married Raymond Mitchell. He preceded him in death. In 1950 she married Harlan G. Flack. He preceded her in death. In 1974 she married Hershal N. Martin.
Lee was a member of the Peru United Methodist Church and was a sales clerk at Oppenheim’s Department Store, North Manchester, for 42 years, retiring in 1999.
She is survived by a son: William (Nancey) Mitchell, Warsaw, Ind.,; and a daughter: Sheila (Robert) Snell, Indianapolis, Ind. five grandchildren; nine great-grandchildren; three step-sons: Joseph (Shirley) Martin, Marion, Ind.; Rex (Jeanie) Martin, Fort Myers, Fla.; and Charles (Caroline) Martin, Sweetser, Ind.; and one sister: Bonita Harris, Peru, Ind.
She was preceded in death by her husband: Hershal N. Martin; her parents; two brothers; and six sisters.
Visitation will take place from 4 p.m. to 8 p.m. Wednesday, June 26 at McKee Mortuary, 1401 SR 114 W., North Manchester. Funeral services will be held at 1:30 p.m. Thursday, June 27, at the funeral home. Pastor J.P. Freeman will officiate and burial will follow in Pleasant Hill Cemetery, North Manchester.
For those who wish to honor the memory of Lelia F. Martin, memorial contributions may be made to the Wabash County Cancer Society, PO Box 144, North Manchester, IN or American Heart Association, 6100 W. 96th St. Suite 200, Indianapolis, IN 46728-6005.