Paula Ann Martin

Paula Ann Martin obituary, Salem, IN

Paula Ann Martin

Paula Martin Obituary

Obituary published on Legacy.com by Dawalt Funeral Home - Salem on Oct. 1, 2025.

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Paula Martin Obituary Paula Ann Martin, age 69 of Salem, passed away Friday, March 29, 2024, in Salem Crossing.
Born November 19, 1954 in Salem, Indiana, she was the daughter of the late Harley B. and Ruby F. (Britton) Barnett.
She was a homemaker, a member of Life Tabernacle, had been a life resident of Washington County, took care of family and loved her puzzle books.
Survivors include: 2 Daughters: Michelle (Jack) Hoza of Minnesota and Angela Martin of Salem; 2 Sons: Johnny (Mary) Barnett and Gary (Chasity) Martin, both of Salem; 1 Brother: Charles Barnett of Louisville; 3 Sisters: Linda Patton of Livoni, Nancy Thornton of Orleans and Betty Lockridge of Salem; 8 grandchildren, and several great grandchildren.
She was preceded in death by her parents and 4 brothers: Ron, Harold, Gary and Harley Leon Barnett.
Funeral Service: 11:00 am Thursday at Dawalt Funeral Home, followed by interment in Old Union Cemetery near Orleans.
Visitation: 8 to 11 am Thursday at Dawalt Funeral Home.
Services
Visitation
Thursday
April 4, 2024
8:00 AM to 11:00 AM
Dawalt Funeral Home
204 East Market Street
Salem, IN 47167
Funeral Service
Thursday
April 4, 2024
11:00 AM
Dawalt Funeral Home
204 East Market Street
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