Martha Linville, 85 Bellefontaine, OH passed away to the Lord's
heavenly realm on May 15, 2025 at Ayden Health Care Belle Springs Care Center.

She was born at home on August 21, 1939 in Mechanicsburg, OH to the late Betty Jane Hankel and Earl
Eugene Nichols.

She was preceded in death by her husband of 21 years Lee Roy Linville; brother Earl
"Shorty" Eugene Nichols Jr; and sister Barbara Nichols Wright. Martha was also preceded in death by
her former spouse Jerry Stegal of Indian Lake, OH.

She is survived by sister-in-law Linda Nichols of Carrollton, KY, stepson, Gregory (Linda) Linville of
Pinehurst, NC; stepson David Linville of North Myrtle Beach, SC; stepdaughter Bonnie Linville of
Bellefontaine; stepson Alva "Jerry" (Margarita) Stegal of Phoenix, AZ; stepdaughter Connie (Charles
Andrews) Sooter of Bellefontaine; stepson Wade (Zoe Sampson) Stegal of Belle Center, OH; fourteen
grandchildren, nineteen great-grandchildren, and one great-great grandchild. Although not technically
related, Martha treasured being called "Nana Marty" and being adopted into the family by her child care
charge, Cardyn Rawlins of Bellefontaine.

Martha's childhood fondest memories were riding horses, playing kids games, and caring for her pet pig
named Petunia. Martha and her sister Barbara shared a bike and her brother rode a tricycle. She noted
that one school year her family moved six times following their father's work.

Martha worked as a short order cook, which she enjoyed but definitely not baking. She also worked as a
waitress and grocery store inventory control. She provided loving child care.
She enjoyed hunting for mushrooms and was a big fan of John Wayne western movies. Martha

especially loved The Ohio State University Buckeye Football and Basketball teams. She was also a long-
suffering Cincinnati Bengals fan.

Martha loved family and social gatherings because she loved people. Her grin and giggle will surely be
missed by those who love her or had the pleasure to meet her

Memorial services will be conducted at 12:00 noon, Thursday, May 29 2025 at Highland Memorial Cemetery Gazebo 5591 US Route 68 S. West Liberty, Ohio 43357.

Arrangements are in the care of Jennings Farley & Seeley  Funeral Home & Crematory .

The family has requested that memorial contributions be made to Affinity Hospice. Condolences to the
family may be expressed at www.jenningsfarley.com .