Jennie L. Martin

Jennie L. Martin, 82, of Urbana, died at 9:40 a.m. on Tuesday, October 7, 2014 in her residence. She was born on September 6, 1932 in Champaign County, OH, the daughter of William Henry and Beulah (Kemp) Smail. Jennie was a 1950 graduate of Urbana High School, a member of the Urbana United Methodist Church and a member of the Democratic Party. She, along with her husband Don, owned and operated Martins Market in Kingscreek until closing in 1969. She then worked for the Madison-Champaign Educational Service Center (Mac-O-Chee), retiring with 30 years of service. Jennie loved to attend all of the grandchildrens activities and also loved bicycle riding and to eat at restaurants with friends. Survivors include a son Randy Martin and wife Leslie of Urbana; a daughter, Lori Stacy of Urbana; 7 grandchildren; and 10 great-grandchildren. Jennie was preceded in death by her parents; husband, Robert Don Martin; son, Robert Don Bobb Martin II; and brother, Bill Smail. The family will receive friends from 9-11 a.m. on Saturday, October 11, 2014 in the WALTER & SMITH FUNERAL HOME, Urbana, where a service will be held at 11 a.m. Burial will follow in Kings Creek Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made in Jennies memory to the Cancer Association of Champaign County, P.O. Box 38125, Urbana, OH 43078. Condolences may be expressed to the family at www.walterfunerals.com.