Mary Jo Kendrick Martin, age 85, passed away November 5, 2024, at the Ridgeway Nursing Home in Owingsville, KY.  Mary Jo was born in Montgomery Co., on July 28, 1939 to the union of the late Alton and Myrtle Kendrick.  Mary Jo dedicated her life to caring for her family.
 
Mary Jo is survived by her 4 daughters– Sharon Martin of Jeffersonville, Elizabeth Chandler of Jeffersonville, Brenda Williams of Mt. Sterling and Jennifer Martin of Mt. Sterling;  her 2 sons– David Martin of Jeffersonville and Danny Martin of Jeffersonville;  11 Grandchildren, several Great and Great-Great grandchildren;  her 4 brothers– Ellis Kendrick of Jeffersonville, Alton Kendrick Jr. of Jeffersonville, Darrell Kendrick of Mt. Sterling and Mike Kendrick of Jeffersonville.

Besides her parents, she was preceded in death by her loving husband of 64 years Charles Howard Martin, and 3 sisters– Nancy Baker, Claudia Martin and Phyllis Stone.

The Funeral service will be Friday, November 8th at 1:00 p.m. at the Herald & Stewart Home For Funerals Chapel.  Friends and family can visit Thursday, November 7th from 6:00-8:00 p.m. at the Herald & Stewart Home For Funerals.  Officiating will be Anthony Brandenburg.

Burial will follow at the Lovely-Amburgey Cemetery in Jeffersonville, KY.

Pallbearers: Jeremy Martin, David Eric Martin, Mason Knell, Zachary Martin, Daniel Martin, Michael Martin, Travis Bailey, Kevin Martin.

Funeral arrangements in the care of the Herald & Stewart Home For Funerals, 1002 Woodford Drive, Mt. Sterling, KY 40353.