Helen Ruth (Hall) Martin Obituary (2023

Helen R. Martin, 89, of Clyde, died at Stein in Sandusky on Wednesday, December 27, 2023. Helen was born in Little Mud, Kentucky on July 3, 1934 to the now deceased Nannie (Stumbo) and Walker Hall. She was a member of the Clyde Moose Lodge. Mrs. Martin liked to be outside, enjoying the color of the flowering plants, including weeds! She was a great spray painter and loved angels. Helen had worked at Fremont Cie Cut and then retired from the Ohio Turnpike. On March 22, 1952, she married Bobby Joe Martin. He preceded her in death on August 31, 1987. She is survived by a daughter, Connie (Joseph) Shetzer of Clyde and a "special" grandson, whom he raised, Nicholas (Shannon) Martin of Fremont. Also, grandchildren, Jared (Erica) Shetzer and Brittany (Brody) Fultz, along with six great grandchildren, Alan (Lizzie), Jayden, Brooklynn; Jett Jax, and Duke survive. One sister, Phyllis Keathley survives in Harold, Kentucky. Helen was preceded in death by a son, Nicky Joe Martin in 2009, as well as one brother and three sisters. Graveside services will be held at 2:00pm on Tuesday, January 2, 2024 at McPherson Cemetery. Memorials, if desired, may be made to Stein Hospice.