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Martha Runnels Obituary
MARTHA ANN WYATT RUNNELS, age 80, of Washington Court House, departed this life on June 14, 2014 in the comfort of her home. She was born on July 4, 1933 in Washington Court House Ohio to Charles Albert and Sarah Ellen (Lamb) Wyatt. Martha was one of 12 children with Charles (Donna) Wyatt of Washington CH and Frank (Phyllis) Wyatt of Lebanon surviving.
On April 20, 1954, Martha married the love of her life James D. Runnels. To this amazing marriage, 5 children were born. Jeriann Cory, James (Robyn) Runnels, Robert (Lana) Runnels all of Washington CH, William (Katie) Runnels of Marion and Patricia (Jeremy) Mills of Columbus. 10 Grandchildren; Geoff (Tara)Cory, Tyler (Michelle) Cory, Nathan (Brandi) Runnels, Emily (Michael) Brislin, Allison Runnels, Travis(Melissa) Runnels, Jacob Runnels, Codey Blevins, Hunter Blevins and Sam Runnels. There are 6 great grandchildren and many nieces and nephews.
Martha lived all of her life in the Fayette County area and was a member of the Washington Senior High Class of 1952. She worked as a telephone operator in WCH and Springfield and after marriage worked alongside of her husband Jim and owned a bakery in Greenfield, Ohio, later making wedding cakes from home. She absolutely loved Ohio State Football, gardening and spending time with her family.
A memorial service will be held on Friday, June 20, 2014 at 6:30 p.m. at Crossroads Church at 175 Halliday Way, Washington CH with Todd Mauer and Chad Cline officiating. In lieu of flowers, the family requests a donation to Hospice of Fayette County in Martha's honor.
Arrangements are under the direction of the Summers Funeral Home. Online condolences may be sent to www.summersfuneralhome.com.
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Melissa Lutz Moore
June 26, 2014
Aunt Martha Ann I love you so very much. Mom when Marianne and Jenni and I were just young girls would bring us to your house for avisit. I would love to talk to you and see my cousins. You were always smiling and laughing. I loved talking to you. Now you are happy in HEAVEN.
June 21, 2014
Mr. James Runnels;
Sorry to hear of your lost. We were class mates and you and I were friends and go back a long way. I'm Max Foster from Rawlings street. I now live in Oakland California.
Sally
June 19, 2014
Aunt Martha was the best. She was funny and always so good to all the kids in our family. I can not think about her without smiling. I can not ever remember her without a smile on her face. She was a wonderful, kind person. She will be missed. Rest in peace Aunt Marthy
Paula Stepter
June 19, 2014
To Tyler Cory,
I am so sorry about the loss of your grandmother, I know she is gone but she will never be forgotten. Cherish all the memories you have. Just know she is in no more pain, no more sleepless nights, I know it is still hard but once again hold on to the great memories and take one day at a time, and oh yes it is good for a grown man to cry to me that is what makes a man.
Helen Abrams
June 17, 2014
Martha we go back a long ways, I always loved you, we had our little talks over the years and shared secrets. I was close to eight or nine when I first met you, a little jealous as you took my brother away but learn to love you just as much.God has a special angel and I do hope he loves football!
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