PUXICO, Mo. - Vadola Martin, daughter of the late Richard Overton and Lula Jackson Overton Hodge, was born in McGee, Mo., on Jan. 30, 1922, and passed away at the St. Francis Medical Center in Cape Girardeau, Mo., on Sept. 15, 2017, at the age of 95 years, seven months and 16 days.
She had lived in the Puxico area all of her life. She was a member of the Life Chapel Assembly of God Church in Puxico and was active in the WM's at the church. She was a member of the VFW Ladies Auxiliary.
She enjoyed making chicken and dumpings for the church and cooking corn dogs and goat meat for the Goat Shack at the Puxico Homecoming.
On Jan. 20, 1942, she was married to Elmer Martin in Bollinger County. He preceded her in death Aug. 7, 1984. Also preceding her in death were her parents, a loving step-father, Washington Hodge, one daughter, Barbara White, two grandsons Corey & Eric Martin, one great grandson Tyler Doublin; her brothers, Benton, Basil, Bazzlel, Buford, Richard; three sisters, Vernola Overton, Velvadean Hendrix and Ruth George; a step-sister, Lula Potter.
Surviving are seven sons and wives, Ron and Elvena Martin of Dexter, Mo., Duane Martin of St. Roberts, Mo., Gary and Lois Martin of Millersvile, Mo., Tony and Leslie Martin of Cape Girardeau, Roger and Robin Martin and Randy and Cindy Martin, all of Puxico; Gordon and Carolyn Martin of Wentzville, Mo.; three daughters and husbands, Gloria and Lonnie Massey of Sedgewickville, Mo.; Priscilla and Larry Hull of Old Appleton, Mo.; Lynetta and Mike Baldwin of St. Peters, Mo.; 19 grandchildren; 35 great grandchildren; six great great grandchildren. Many nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends also survive.
Visitation was from 5 to 8 p.m. Sunday, Sept. 17, 2017 at the Watkins & Sons Funeral Home in Puxico. Services were held at 11 a.m. Monday, Sept. 18, 2017 at the Life Chapel Assembly of God Church in Puxico with the Rev. Glenn Epps of Puxico officiating.
Interment was in the Rock Point Cemetery near Swinton, Mo., with Watkins & Sons Funeral Service of Puxico in charge of arrangements.
In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Puxico Auxiliary Scholarship fund c/o Patti McLean P.O. Box 212 Puxico, Mo. 63960.
Online condolences may be sent to the family at www.watkinsfuneralhome.com.