Martha A. Wilson, age 60 of Ames, left this world to be with her Lord in heaven on August 8, 2016 at Israel Family Hospice House. Friends and family will gather from 4:00-6:00 p.m. Thursday, August 11, 2016 at North Grand Christian Church 919 30th Street in Ames with a celebration of life memorial service to follow at 10:30 a.m. Friday August 12, at the Church.
Martha was born December 19, 1955 in Webster City, Iowa the daughter of Myrll and Mavis Coleman. She graduated from Northeast Hamilton High School in 1974 and attended Iowa Central Community College in Webster City before entering the Insurance business where she worked for thirty years; the final twenty-two as a Claim Specialist in Litigations for EMC Insurance Company in Des Moines. She enjoyed traveling, gardening, craft making and sharing her gift as a Sunday School Teacher with her church family.
Martha is survived by her husband, Steve Wilson, daughters, Stacie (Thomas) Cupples and Stephanie (Dan) Koos; grandchildren, Alexis, Tommy, Quinton, Owen, Harper, Nora and baby Hazel; siblings, Mark (Dorothy) Coleman, Monica (Eddie) Parker, Monte (Peggy) Coleman, Murray (Julie) Coleman, and Marty (Denise) Coleman.
She was preceded in death by her parents.
In lieu of flowers memorials may be directed to: North Grand Christian Church.
Online condolences may be directed to: www.grandonfuneralandcremationcare.com
Dear Steve & family,
I will always admire Martha's love for family. She made sure her mother could attend events and enjoyed her company. When we talked "grandchildren", immediately her eyes sparkled and a huge smile appeared. Martha loved her family deeply!
Ron and I are with our grandsons in Cleveland now. We will not be able to attend today's services. Please know our thoughts and prayers are with your family and friends. With love,
Condolences to Steve and all the Family. Martha was always so happy and friendly. I will miss her.
We are so sorry to hear of Martha's passing. Please know you and your family are in our thoughts and prayers.
Our deepest sympathies to Steve & all of Martha's family. Had the pleasure of riding on a RideShare commuter van that Martha drove for several years. She was a joy to know and everyone who knew her on the van will greatly miss her.
My thoughts, prayers & sympathy go out to Martha's family & friends. I'm so lucky that I got to know her at work. Such an awesome person!
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