Ardell Martin Obituary

It is with deep sorrow that we announce the death of Ardell Martin (Centralia, Missouri), who passed away on October 11, 2021, at the age of 92, leaving to mourn family and friends. You can send your sympathy in the guestbook provided and share it with the family. You may also light a candle in honor of Ardell Martin or send a beautiful flower arrangement to the funeral service.

She was loved and cherished by many people including: her parents, Herman Backhaus and Pauline Backhaus; her children, Paul Martin (Sharon) of Shelbina, Nancy Nelson (Tom) of Centralia, Nathan Martin (Susan) of Centralia, Phillip Martin (Heather) of Bucklin and John Martin (Lisa) of Columbia; her grandchildren, Katie Humphreys (Carson), Laura Cooley (David), Lydia Collier (Chris), Lance Martin (Ashley), Betsy Rucker (Nate), Kyle Nelson (Ginger), Dr. Jill Stohs (Jeremy), Brian Martin (Lynn), Dr. Neal Martin (Angela), Elaine Martin (Brendan), Dr. Miriam Martin, Joel Martin, Audrey Martin (Joshua McDowell), Joy Martin, Matthew Martin (Abbey Laws), Grace Martin and Adam Martin; her sisters, Vernie Blank of Columbia and Stella Nadler of Wentzville, MO; her husband Kenneth S. Martin of Moscow Mills, Missouri.; and her brother Emmet Backhaus. She was also cherished by many nephews, nieces, and cousins.