Audrey M. Martin, 98, North Manchester, Indiana, passed away peacefully surrounded by family on May 1,
2021 at Peabody Healthcare Center in North Manchester, Indiana. The youngest of Elmer and Elva
(Meyers) Christner’s ten children, Audrey was born on August 26, 1922 in Silver Lake, Indiana.
On September 8, 1943 Audrey married the love of her life, Larry Martin. During their fifty-eight years of
marriage, Audrey and Larry had two daughters, Judy and Jo Ellen. Sadly, on November 14, 2001 Audrey
experienced immense heartbreak when Larry died.
For twenty-five years Audrey worked at Heckman Bindery in North Manchester, Indiana. In addition to
working outside of the home, Audrey was also a homemaker. From raising their children to cooking and
housekeeping, Audrey always took great joy and pride in her family. She taught her daughters and
grandchildren the value of hard work and helping wherever they could. Audrey was the example of a strong
Christian woman. For many years she helped set up funeral dinners and whatever else needed done around
the Christian Fellowship Church of North Manchester, Indiana, where she was a member.
Audrey loved tending to her plants in the garden. Her idea of caring for plants was the same as the way she
cared for people. Many times, if a piece of a plant broke off, she tried to start a new plant with it. She did the
same with people. If they were in need, she tried to make the best of things for that person. She loved her
children deeply, but it was her grandchildren and great-grandchildren who were the apples of her eye. They
became her life and purpose.
The loving memory of Audrey M. Martin will be forever cherished by her daughters, Judy Coleman, Goshen,
Indiana, and Jo Ellen Monce, North Manchester, Indiana; grandchildren, Karrie (David) Coleman, Janelle
(Matthew) Sepsey, Jill (Ryan) LoMonaco, Hollie (Jeff) Felgar, Martin (Jody) Monce, and Lindsay (Andy)
Deming; and eight great-grandchildren. Audrey was preceded in death by her parents, Elmer and Elva
Christner; husband, Larry Martin; brothers, Claude, Roy, Raymond, Wilbur, and John Christner; and sisters,
Fern Christner, Mildred Warner, Genieve Oldfather, and Virginia Able.
A private graveside service will be held at a later date at Oaklawn Cemetery, 600 Beckley Street, North
Manchester, Indiana.
For those who wish to honor the memory of Audrey M. Martin, memorial contributions may be made to the
Wabash Animal Shelter, 810 Manchester Avenue, Wabash, Indiana 46992.
The family of Audrey M. Martin has entrusted McKee Mortuary with final arrangements.
Condolences may be emailed to mckeemortuary.com