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Barbara Elaine Martin
Barbara Elaine Martin, Greenville, died peacefully at State of the
Heart Hospice Care Center on February 27, 2014. Born in 1934 in
Seattle, Washington, to Glenn Jewett and Geraldine Corbin Jewett.
Survived by her children, Valerie (Steve) Bevelhymer, Melanie (Ken)
Jones and Glenn (Michelle) Martin; her grandchildren, Jason Martin,
Gregory Martin and Will Martin; brother Glenn “Tony” (Louise) Jewett,
half-sisters, Leslie Douglas and Dani Cataline; and numerous nieces and
nephews.
Preceded in death by her husband, Harry J. Martin, who brought her to
the family farm near Greenville in 1954; Melanie’s children, Nicholas
and Nathaniel; and half-brother Jeff Jewett.
Barbara was an accomplished artist who received numerous awards for her
artwork and has pieces in collections throughout the country. She ran
an art consulting business for many years before turning to the
practice of politics. Barbara served on the Board of Elections and as
Chair of the Darke County Republican Party. She was a mentor to
aspiring politicians and an advisor to many successful campaigns.
Her intrepid spirit and love of discovery led to other favorite
activities, including international travel, genealogy and journalism.
Barbara's philosophy to the end was "lucky me; experiencing this piece
of the action...being alive during this time in the life of the
universe.”
The family will receive friends at Zechar Bailey Funeral Home (1499
North Broadway, Greenville, Ohio 45331) on Saturday, March 8th from
3:00 PM to 6:00 PM. Private interment at Greenville Union
Cemetery. Memorial donations may be made to State of the Heart
Hospice (1350 N. Broadway, Greenville, OH 45331) or Garst Museum (205 N
Broadway St, Greenville, OH 45331).
Condolences for the family may be expressed through www.zecharbailey.com
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