Martha E. Atchason's Obituary
Marty Atchason passed away in her home on January 1, 2019 at the age of 95. Born on March 10, 1923 to Raymond and Hazel Lane in Bement, Illinois. Marty spent her entire life in Central Illinois and shortly after the death of her husband, Lloyd Atchason, at 91 she picked up stakes and moved to California to be near her son and grandchildren.
Marty was an outstanding student and athlete at Bement High School, participating in the Girls Athletic Association and graduating 6th in her class. She achieved an academic scholarship to Illinois State University, where her brother attended, however she chose immediate employment with State Farm Insurance Company, working at the headquarters in Bloomington, Illinois.
She moved to Decatur, Illinois upon her marriage to Lloyd Atchason, continued administrative positions in insurance, real estate and other industries. She enjoyed traveling, bowling, sewing, Bunco, reading and her beloved cats.
Marty was preceded in death by her husband Lloyd in 2013 and her brother Robert in 1976. She is survived by her son Greg and his wife Kimi of Chula Vista, California, Stepson Steve and his wife Linda of Decatur, Illinois and Nephew Rev. John Lane and his wife Paula of Columbus, Ohio.
She had six grandchildren: Greg’s children: Kyra, Ryan and Mara, Steve’s children: Mark, Elizabeth (Willy) and Adam, and four great-grandchildren: Mark’s children Sidney and Jacob, and Elizabeth’s children Ben and Ella.
Funeral service will be held 11:00 AM Friday, January 11, 2019 at Graceland Fairlawn Funeral Home. Visitation will be from 6 – 8 PM, Thursday, January 10, 2019 at the funeral home. Burial will be at Boiling Springs Cemetery.
Memorials: Donor Choice.
Condolences may be left to Martha’s family at www.gracelandfairlawn.com.
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