Martha J. Wheeler 1922-2021

Martha was born Nov. 17, 1922, in Portsmouth, a daughter of the late J. Edward and Alma Butler.

She served proudly as a WAVE in the U.S. Navy during World War II stationed at the Naval Hospital, Charleston, S.C. She married Charles E. Wheeler on Feb. 13, 1946, and together they had nine children.

She was a loving wife, mother, grandmother and a friend to all those who knew her. Her greatest joy in life was her family and she loved traveling across the U.S. to visit them. She will be deeply missed by those who knew and loved her.

Martha had a strong faith in God and was an active member of St. James Catholic Church, Warren, and later, St. Leonard Catholic Church, Louisville, Ky. She enjoyed Leos on The Go, a senior group at St. Leonard, as well as being a prayer partner for students at St. Leonard. Martha also volunteered with Meals on Wheels, Warren.

She is survived by eight of her children, Barbara Evans (Jim), Mary Ellen Wheeler, Charles Wheeler Jr. (Mitzie), John Wheeler, Lynda Hammons (Jim), Beth Gillam (Russell), Dr. Sally Wheeler (Doug Amlung) and Laura Vivien (Mark). She is also survived by a brother, John Edward Butler Jr; 10 grandchildren; 10 great-grandchildren; and many other family members.

Besides her parents, Martha was preceded in death by her husband of 56 years, Charles E. Wheeler Sr; infant son, Joseph Wheeler; and her sister, Eleanor (Walbright) Shaw.

The family would like to thank the caring and loving staff at Wickshire Senior Living, Poland.

In keeping with her wishes, there will be a celebration of her life at a later date.

Arrangements are by the Davis-Becker Funeral Home in Boardman. Please visit www.beckerobits.com to send condolences.

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