Martha graduated from Lore City High School in 1943. She work at Howards Bakery, the L Grill and Buehler’s as a cake decorator for several years before retiring. In 1970, Martha married Dr. Albert D. Jerman who passed away in 1995.
She attended Solid Rock Foursquare Gospel Church and faithfully read her Bible every night. Martha enjoyed cleaning and tiding up her house and doing laundry. She enjoyed shopping, attending her grandchildren’s event and spending time with her loving family especially her grandchildren and great-grandchildren who she loved very much.
Martha is survived by her three children, John T. (Brenda) Hawthorne of North Carolina, Diane Graham of Coshocton and Donna Mercer of Coshocton; adopted daughter, June Cooper of Coshocton; seven grandchildren, John E. (Jennifer) Hawthorne, Kevin (Lindsey) Hawthorne, TJ (Jessica) Hawthorne, Greg Graham, Doug (Jami) Graham, Molly (Chris) Osborne and Sheri (Brent) Matheny; one granddaughter-in-law, Nicole Mercer and 22 great-grandchildren, Macie, Ellis, Mason, Violet, Madison, Cameron, Brittni, Matthew, Kaitlynn, Madison, Carter, Abbie, Owen, Emmie, Ella, Troy, Gavin, Gage, Tanner, Bristol, Bodie, and Nova.; several nieces and nephews.
Along with her parents and husband, Martha is preceded in death by her grandson, Bradley J. Mercer, sister, May (Vic) Davey and brother, Raymond “Buzzy” (Thelma) Frame.
Private calling hours for family and close friends will be held on Saturday, May 6, 2023 from 10:00 am to 11:00 am at Given-Dawson-Paisley Funeral Home with a Memorial Service being held at the funeral home at 11:00 am. Burial will be held at a later date.
In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made in Martha’s name to Solid Rock Foursquare Gospel Church, 46160 CR 55, Coshocton, Ohio 43812.
The family would like to thank Genesis ER in Coshocton and the Cardiology Department for the wonderful care they showed Martha. Their kindness and compassion will never be forgotten.
An online memorial can be viewed at www.given-dawson-paisleyfh.com.
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