Billie Jo Martin
May 13, 1930 - January 23, 2011
Martin Billie Jo “B.J.” Billie Jo “B.J.” Martin, 80, passed away on January 23, 2011 at the Parkcliffe Care Center in Northwood Ohio. She was born on May 13 1930 in Ironton Ohio to Luda and Herbert Lange. B.J. graduated as valedictorian from Ironton High School, class of 1948. She went on to become a dedicated nurse retiring from St. Luke's Hospital after 27 years of faithful service. She enjoyed reading, crosswords, knitting, cats, and antiques. She is survived by her loving children, Lynn (John) Ufer of Beulah, MI., Dr. Amy Martin of Denver CO., Blaine (Susan) Martin of Millbury OH.; grandchildren, Robert and Edward Ufer, Thomas, Alison, and Andrew Martin; great-grandchildren Valerie Ufer, Colin and Nolan Martin. She was preceded in death by her sister Joy Lee Willis. B.J.'s family wishes to extend special thanks to the wonderful caretakers and staff at Parkcliffe Community and Heartland Hospice for the excellent care that she received. Friends are invited to visit from 2:00-8:00pm on Friday January 28, 2011 in the Ansberg-West Funeral Home 3000 Sylvania Ave. where funeral services will begin on Saturday at 11:00am. Interment will be at a later date in Woodland Cemetery in Ironton Ohio. Those wishing to make memorial contributions are asked to consider the Alzheimer's Association or the American Diabetes Foundation. www.ansberg-west.com
Martin Billie Jo “B.J.” Billie Jo “B.J.” Martin, 80, passed away on January 23, 2011 at the Parkcliffe Care Center in Northwood Ohio. She was born on May 13 1930 in Ironton Ohio to Luda and Herbert Lange. B.J. graduated... View Obituary & Service Information