Martha L Jones Willis

Willis, Martha (Naylor), age 89, of Fairborn, OH, went to be with her Lord on Friday, January 27, 2012. She is preceded in death by her parents Zirn M. and Nellie M. Jones, 3 brothers, Elmer, Burris, Wendell Jones, and step-daughter Cynthia Wiley. Martha is survived by her devoted husband of 40 years, Claude Kenneth Willis; her loving family, Nancy (Russell) Sweet, Springboro; Alice (Steve) Webb, Beavercreek; Jeffrey (Judy) Willis, Beavercreek; Joseph (Rebecca) Naylor, Centerville; Timothy (Peggy) Willis, Escondido, CA; Paul Andrew (Shantell) Willis, Marysville, WA; and Raymond (Kathy) Naylor, Dayton. She is also survived by her brother Edward Jones, sister-in-law Florence Jones; brother-in-law Richard (Janis) Willis, 32 grandchildren, 34 great-grandchildren, numerous nieces, nephews, and friends. Martha graduated summa cum laude from Indiana Wesleyan University. She was a comptometer operator at the State Teachers Retirement System in Columbus, a teacher in the Beavercreek Public School System, and a secretary in the Plant Engineering Dept. at Kettering Medical Center. She has been an active member of the Beavercreek Church of the Nazarene since 1960 serving in many capacities, including Sunday School teacher, Board member, assistant treasurer, and office volunteer. For these activities she was awarded the church’s Distinguished Service Award. As an enthusiastic volunteer in various organizations, she especially enjoyed her 10 years at the Greene County Combined Health District. She was pleased to be a “3 Gallon” donor at the Community Blood Center. Funeral services will be held 11:00 AM Tuesday, January 31, 2012 at the Beavercreek Church of the Nazarene, 1850 N. Fairfield Rd. Pastor Keven Wentworth officiating. Interment Valley View Memorial Gardens. Friends may call at the church from 9-11 AM Tuesday. If you wish to honor Martha’s memory, in lieu of flowers, please make contributions to the Beavercreek Church of the Nazarene in her name or to a charity of your choice. Arrangements in care of TOBIAS FUNERAL HOME-BEAVERCREEK CHAPEL, 3970 Dayton-Xenia Rd. Online condolences may be sent to www.tobiasfuneralhome.com.