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1941

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2020

Martha YAUS Obituary

YAUS, (Henley)

Martha Lou

1941 - 2020

Martha L. Henley Yaus, of Marysville, age 78, passed away at home on Wednesday, Nov 25th after waging a courageous battle with breast

cancer. She was born in

Seymour, IN, on December 21, 1941, to the late Douglas and Dorothy Gill. Martha was a

career woman in addition to a homemaker and worked her entire life up until illness-related mobility issues prevented her from continuing at the age of 75. She enjoyed bicycling, euchre, bowling and visiting friends and family. A huge basketball and football sports fan, she

especially enjoyed watching the Buckeyes play.

She spent many years as one of the patron saints of the Beavercreek Stars Youth Basketball Program along with

ex-husband Terry Henley. The Beavercreek Stars Program nurtured many young players and traveled all over the

Midwest for basketball tournaments, eventually snaring a world runner-up for their Jr Pro basketball team in Puerto Rico. Martha was one of the keys that held the greater Beavercreek Stars family together, and eventually led to the building of a home base for the team, Henley Hall, in Beavercreek. The program continues today with an even

larger number of travel basketball teams of different age groups (boys & girls) contributing to the community under parent-led leadership.

Martha was a loving mother, wife, grandmother, and aunt, as well as a devoted friend and coworker. Her heart of gold and stellar memory meant that she rarely forgot anyone's birthday or anniversary!

She is survived by her loving husband, Richard Yaus; sons, Barron Henley (Jody) & Troy Henley (Ruby) of Columbus; grandchildren, Ariel, Alexis, Rylee, Liam, and Austin Henley; stepson, Joshua Yaus and his daughter Kayla; sister, Nancy Ball (Vince) of Seymour, IN; sister-in-law Janet Moore (Bo) of Gahanna, and many other amazing nieces, nephews, family ex in-laws and friends. Final arrangements are being handled by Buckeye Cremation. There will be no service due to the COVID pandemic. Memorial Contributions may be made to Ohio

Hospice, specifically to Loving Care of Marysville, who provided amazing care and comfort to Martha during her final days.

To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.

Published by Dayton Daily News on Dec. 6, 2020.

Memories and Condolences
for Martha YAUS

14 Entries

Lucy

November 21, 2024

Good morning. I still think of my friend often and I miss her beautiful smile and kindness. You will forever be in our hearts. Your friend's George & Lucy from Chicago.

Rick

November 23, 2022

Martha was a lovely woman in every way! I was blessed to be her husband and would give anything for just one more day with together! Her love lives on through the rest of the amazing family she so cherished and her awesome friends!!

Lucy

November 22, 2022

Yes, I still think about my beautiful friend. I can't believe it's been two years already. She may be out of sight but, never out of my heart. Rest in heaven my friend. Peace & Love Lucy

Lynn Goodwin

November 21, 2022

I loved working with Martha. She became a treasured friend. I miss her very much. Much love to her family she loved so much. Lynn Goodwin.

Lynn Goodwin

January 15, 2021

I am so sorry to hear of Martha’s passing. She was a loyal friend and fun and caring co-worker. I will miss her greatly. I know her sons were her pride and joy. My deepest sympathy to her family.

Lucy Sims

January 7, 2021

Martha was a sweet and loving person. She did enjoy eating out, she had a beautiful smile and a big heart. She was a beautiful soul I will miss my dear friend of 35 years. Your Chicago family. Lucy, George, Charlie and Michael. RIP my angel

Sue Bowens

December 16, 2020

Martha was an amazing co-worker and friend. She was a wonderful person and it was very sad to hear this news. My prayers for her family and friends.

D. Farris

December 1, 2020

Martha was a special lady. She always had a smile and kind words for and to anyone she encountered. She will be missed. Our deepest condolences to Rick and family.

Diana Morsey

November 30, 2020

My condolence’s to the entire family. May Martha Rest In Peace and May God give Rick and the family peace comfort.

Sally Boofer

November 29, 2020

So very sorry for your loss. One of my memories of Martha was watching her on a Christmas float in Seymour’s Christmas parade many many years ago. I thought she was so beautiful in the gown she wore. Sally Boofer

Chuck & Joyce Kerber

November 27, 2020

Rick and family,
Please accept our sympathies. You are in our thoughts and prayers.

Chuck & Joyce Kerber

November 27, 2020

Rick and family,
Please accept our sympathies. You are in our thoughts and prayers.

Rick Yaus

November 27, 2020

It was hard letting you go my dear wife but I know the pain you had endured is gone and you are at peace! I love you and will cherish the time we had together ror the rest of my life!!