Viola C. Martin, 94 years of age passed away on June 9, 2019 at Autumn Woods Health Campus in New Albany. She was born on July 13, 1924 in Corydon, Indiana to the late Edmond and Ethel Stonecipher. Viola was a member of Central Christian Church in New Albany. She worked at ICI America in Charlestown and was a caregiver to everyone from foster children to the elderly. Viola was preceded in death by her husband, Emerson Martin; daughters, Linda Marie Martin and Carol Rich.
She is survived by her sons, Wayne Martin (Sandy), Kenny Martin, Terry Martin (Nancy); son-in-law, Walt Rich; grandchildren, Lisa Whitaker (John), Joni Rich, Kelly Krausen (Jared), Chris Martin (Alicia), Bryan Martin (Christy), Kendra Martin-Darling (Jonathan), Michael Martin (Sarah), Krista Martin, Matthew Martin; 16 great grandchildren and 2 great great grandchildren.
Visitation will be 4:00 pm – 8:30 pm Thursday at Kraft Funeral Service, 2776 Charlestown Road, New Albany, Indiana. Her funeral service will be held 10:00 am Friday at the funeral home chapel with burial in Kraft-Graceland Memorial Park, New Albany, Indiana.
The family requests expressions of sympathy to St. John Paul II Catholic Parish in Sellersburg or Premier Hospice in Jeffersonville.
Online condolences may be made to www.kraftfs.com
