Dorothy L. Martin
<p class="MsoNormal"><strong><span style="font-size: 16pt;">Dorothy L. Martin, 82, of Anna, died at 11:20 AM Sunday, January 01, 2012 at her home.</span></strong></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal"><strong><span style="font-size: 16pt;">She was born on May 8, 1929 in Caney, Kansas, the daughter of David E. and Josie May (Woods) Ellyson.<span style=""> </span> She married Maynard D. Martin on November 24, 1946 in Dewey, Oklahoma.<span style=""> </span> He preceded her in death on August 5, 1983.</span></strong></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal"><strong><span style="font-size: 16pt;">She was a Charter member of the Anna Heights Baptist Church.<span style=""> </span> She loved to teach children in Sunday School, Vacation Bible School and serving refreshments at the church.<span style=""> </span> She was an avid gardener.<span style=""> </span> She was a devoted and loving mother and grandmother to all.</span></strong></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal"><strong><span style="font-size: 16pt;">She is survived by her 5 children, Larry (Karen) Martin of Anna, Sandra (Wesley) Karraker of Cobden, Linda (Jim) Dallas of Jonesboro, Karen (Michael) Zelten of Murphysboro and Teresa Martin Jacobs of Montgomery, Illinois;</span></strong></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><strong><span style="font-size: 16pt;">13 Grandchildren, Michael (Anne) Martin, Michelle (Greg) Willis, Robert Karraker, Jimmie Karraker, Kathy Karraker, Jama (Dana) Eddleman, Preston (Andrea) Dallas, Brent Zelten, John Zelten, Noelle and Kylie Jacobs, Sarah (Ray) Hansel, Maynard Dean Agne, Andrea (Dusty) Hammer;</span></strong></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><strong><span style="font-size: 16pt;">14 Great grandchildren, Tiffany & Kyle Martin, Gracen, Keller, Ellison & Eylan Willis, Kelsie (Brandon) Ramsey, Karlie & Seth Eddleman, Nicholas & Shannon Dallas, Trinity Tellor, Katy & Nathaniel Agne and Evan Hoffman;</span></strong></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><strong><span style="font-size: 16pt;">1 Great-great grandchild,<span style=""> </span> Jayden Ramsey;</span></strong></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><strong><span style="font-size: 16pt;">Sister, Betty Kier of Anna.</span></strong></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal"><strong><span style="font-size: 16pt;">She was preceded in death by her husband, Maynard, son, Terry, parents, siblings, Ed Ellyson, Floyd Ellyson, Lavon Herring, Eva Cockran, Russell Ellyson and Viola Vernon.</span></strong></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal"><strong><span style="font-size: 16pt;">Visitation will be held on Tuesday from 4-7 at Crain Funeral Home in Anna-Jonesboro.</span></strong></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal"><strong><span style="font-size: 16pt;">Funeral services will be held on Wednesday, Jan. 4 at 11am at Crain Funeral Home in Anna-Jonesboro with Rev. Mitch Jackson officiating. Interment will follow in the Anna City Cemetery.</span></strong></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal"><strong><span style="font-size: 16pt;">Memorial contributions may be made to Anna Heights Baptist Church and will be accepted at the funeral home.</span></strong></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal"><strong><span style="font-size: 16pt;">To leave online condolences visit <a href="http://www.crainsonline.com/">www.crainsonline.com</a></span></strong></p>
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