Sharon

Martin

Sharon Sue "Jerry" Martin daughter of the late Flossie Irene Lindsey Maize and Lester O. Maize was born at Poplar Bluff, Missouri, on July 2, 1948. She departed this life at the Community Manor in Farmington, Missouri, on April 19, 2011, having attained the age of 62 years, nine months and 17 days.

On December 10, 1966 in Flat River, Missouri, Jerry was united in marriage to Delmar M. Martin who preceded her in death. Jerry was a member of the New Harmony Baptist Church in Boss, Missouri. Her hobbies included sewing, crocheting, making crafts and Christmas Ornaments. Jerry also enjoyed making candy and cookies. She loved to talk and be the center of attention. Her greatest joy was spending time with her family.

Jerry was preceded in death by her parents, her husband and two brothers, Blackie and Jake Maize.

Jerry is survived by one son, Larry Martin and wife Teresa of Lesterville, two grandchildren, Alicia and Zachary Martin of Lesterville, her companion, Don Wilfong of Lesterville, five brothers, Dick Maize and wife Roberta of Lesterville, Lloyd Maize and wife Margaret of Bonne Terre, Ernie Maize and wife Jenny of Lesterville, Jack Maize and wife Pansy of Desloge, Jeep Maize and wife Teresa of Farmington, and two sisters, Pat Fann and husband Richard of Ellsinore, and Ethel Lay of Ellington. Jerry will be deeply missed by her family and friends who will mourn her passing.

Visitation: Fri. 5 to 8 P.M. McSpadden Funeral Home, Lesterville

Funeral Services: Sat. 10 A.M. McSpadden Funeral Home, Lesterville, MO

Minister: Pastor Bill Mathes

Burial: Pine Lawn Cemetery Winona, MO

Pallbearers: Gary Maize, Donald Fann, Shawn Maize, Thomas Maize, Jamie Maize and David Maize.

Honorary Pallbearer: Ryan Fann.

Arrangements by McSpadden Funeral Home, Lesterville, Missouri

In lieu of flowers: American Lung Association