Lola Sylvia Martin

Lola Sylvia Martin

North English

Lola Sylvia Martin was born March 17, 1938, in Washington, Iowa, the daughter of James Clarence and Chloe (Geyer) Morrison. She attended grade school in Vinton, Atlantic High School and graduated from Kirkwood. On January 21, 1961, Lola was united in marriage to Edward Levern Martin in Wellman. Lola and Ed lived north of Wellman until 1984, from there they moved to, the Truman Lake area of Missouri, Green Top, Missouri, Oskaloosa, North Liberty and back to North English. She worked various places over the years doing whatever needed done and was known as a Professional Community Servant. Lola was a member of the North English Christian Church. She enjoyed traveling, playing cards, quilting, spending time at the Wisconsin cabin, playing bingo in Marengo weekly, volunteering, especially at the North English Community Center, and spending time with her family. Lola died on Thursday, March 12, 2026 at her home in North English, at the age of 87 years.

She is survived by her daughters Laurie (David) Johnson of Granger and Karri Fisher of Wellman; nine grandchildren Aaron (Anna) Rosenberger, Krissi Pierce, Andy (Courtney) Rosenberger, Cameron (Chanelle) Johnson, Kylee (Craig) Snyder, Kassi (Mitch) Thomann, Tristen (Chelsie) Fisher, Trent (Liz Donohoe) Fisher and Mary Taylor; and thirteen great-grandchildren. She was preceded by her parents; husband; a son Kole Deric Martin; a daughter Kayleen Rose Martin; a son-in-law Terry Fisher; and three brothers James L Morrison, Harold Morrison and Leonard Morrison.

Funeral Services will be held at 10:30 am on Thursday, March 19, 2026, at the Powell Funeral Home in North English. Burial will follow in the McArtor Cemetery, rural Wellman. Visitation will be held on Thursday, from 9:00 am until service time. Memorials may be given to the North English Community Center. Messages and tributes may be left at www.powellfuneralhomes.com.