Name: Mary Martin Date: July 14th, 1915 - February 6th, 2009 Obituary: CARSON CITY, MI—Mary Martin, age 93 formerly of Adrian, passed away February 6, 2009, at Laurels Nursing Home. Mary was born July 14, 1915, to Bert and Blanche (Eastman) Pearson in Detroit, MI. On August 31, 1940, she married the love of her life, Rex B. Martin in Fulton, New York. He preceded her in death on December 21, 1998. . She was a graduate of Albion College where she obtained a Bachelor of Arts degree in Home Economics. She worked as an assistant dietitian for the U of M dorms. Mary attended the First United Methodist Church where she was a member of the ladies sewing group, Esther and Ruth Circles, Good New Bible study, the Monday Literary Club, and UMW; she was also a member of the PEO sorority. Mary was involved in doing volunteer work with Bixby Hospital, AAUW, Goodwill Arc, and FISH. Mary was a loving wife, mother, grandmother and great grandmother, and aunt and friend. Her family was the center of her world. She will be greatly missed by all who knew her. Mary is survived by her children, William (Kary Scheiern) Martin of Rockford, MI, Mary Pat (Richard) Martin-Louderman of Evanston, IL, Judith Mitchell of Ft. Collins, CO., and David (Ellen) Martin of Rock Island, IL.; six grandsons, Slater (Sarah) Martin, Schuyler, Justin and Joshua Martin, Collin and Sean (Stacy) Mitchell; five great grandchildren, Chelsea, Alexander, Elijah Martin and Marshal and Molly Mitchell. She was preceded in death by her husband, the Honorable Rex B. Martin, her parents and her sister, Ruth and her daughter-in-law, Karen. According the Mary’s request, cremation has taken place. A memorial service is planned for Mary on Friday, June 19, 2009 at the First United Methodist Church in Adrian, MI. at 11:00 AM with Rev Gary Dawes officiating. You may sign the register book or leave condolences at www.wagleyfuneralhome.com. Arrangements were handled by the Wagley Funeral Home. Memorials: Church Mission or PEU Sorority for Cottey College Services: 11:00AM at First United Methodist Church on Friday, June 19th, 2009 (map/driving directions)