Paula Martin

Paula died March 27, 2011, at Mercy Hospice in Johnston. She was born Doris Pauline Smith of Fremont, Iowa.

She grew up in Fremont, Iowa, graduated second in her class and graduated from AIB “business school.” She married Darwin Kinney in 1940, and to this union were born two daughters, Gloria Kinney Ellingson and Kay Kinney Lewis.

She married Wilfred Martin in 1950 and was married to him until his death in 1991. She worked as secretary for various lawyers and even did some court reporting. She was a member of Jehovah’s Witnesses, and was very devoted to her faith. She loved to dance and decorate and had traveled to other countries.

She was preceded in death by her parents, Pearle and Cecil Smith; a sister, Margaret Louise; and a great-granddaughter, Logan Nunez.

She is survived by a sister, Eleanor Coffey of Emmetsburg, and brother, Dr. Sydney Smith of Oskaloosa; daughters, Gloria Ellingson (Ed), Kay Lewis (Butch) of Grimes; grandson, Craig (Sherry) Ellingson of Clive, great-granddaughter, Jennifer Ellingson and great-grandson, Brandon Ellingson; grandson, Mike Nunez (Laura) of Carlisle and great-grandson, Tyler Nunez; granddaughter, Lori Coluzzi (Bob) of Waukee, great-granddaughter, Alexis, great-grandson, Blake, and great-granddaughter, Shriver.

Private services are planned at a later date.

The family is so grateful to Hospice for looking after her and making her comfortable.

Online condolences may be made to:
www.HamiltonsFuneralHome.com

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