Woodie Jean (Oakley) Martin

Thursday January 26th, Woodie Jean Martin, surrounded by family, closed her eyes to this life and opened them in heaven.

Woodie as a beloved wife, mother, grandmother, and great grandmother was born in Berea, Kentucky on October 1st, 1936, to Woodrow and Rachel Oakley.  In her formative years, she lived in Berea with her Grandma and Grandpa Muncy.  She graduated from high school and moved to Fallon, Nevada where she went to live with her mother. At the Fallon Church of the Nazarene she met a handsome Navy Medic and three months later they tied the knot.  Philip and Woodie Martin, everlasting sweethearts, were married Sept. 24, 1954. In the following years they had four girls, five sons-in-laws, fourteen grandchildren, and twelve great grandchildren. Woodie loved God and her family passionately.  Her passions led her to child evangelism, neighborhood “Good News Clubs”, creating, writing, and performing puppet shows on the road with her favorite puppet, Friendly.  She also kept busy directing VBS, Kid’s Church, and "clowning" for Jesus, Woodie also led many a Teen and Women’s Bible Studies. She loved to unite others through laughter and was known as a party planner “extraordinaire”.  Later in life she followed her dream to become an entrepreneur of her own bridal shop. Her creative spirit also led her to painting, quilting, singing, stamping, coloring, hosting Sunday dinners for starving college students (their Grandchildren and friends), and camping with King’s Travelers. Her love of life is a treasure kept by all who knew her. Woodie displayed great courage as her eyes became dim, and her physical limitations overtook her true spirit. Every morning, as she walked into the room, you could hear her proclaim…” This is the day the Lord has made.  Let us rejoice and be glad in it!”   

She will always be loved by her husband, hero and champion, Philip Martin, of 68 years. Her love will be cherished forever by Phil and Woodie’s 4 girls and their families.

Lesa and Leray Glendenning, and their children…

Andrea Cortum, and son Carson  

Martin and Cezie Glendenning,  sons Reuben, and Lukas 

Bethany Glendenning 

Joel Glendenning (in the arms of Grandma in heaven) 

Lorrie and Monroe Mathews and their children… 

Nathan and Stacey Sutter, daughter Jaelynn, and son Caden 

Jonathan and Joy Sutter, son Jovan, daughter Juniper, and son Jonah  

Kalesta and Loren Ponder 

Cody Mathews 

Lynn and Randy Johnson and their children… 

Arin and Blaine Carter, son Asher, and daughter Brooke 

Kelsie and Kyle Kendrick, and daughter Cora 

Elise Johnson and Kevin Tran 

Libby and David Gerdes and their children… 

Caleb and Jadine Gerdes, son Josiah 

Braedon and Annaliese Gerdes 

Ethan and Sage Gerdes 

Brother, Lou/Buddy Oakley (deceased) and Sister-in-Law, Sharon Oakley

Sister, Linda Denham

Brother, Don Oakley

Our Mother and Father’s daily prayers will go before us, 

as we continue on in life’s adventures.  

We will miss you, our beautiful Mother, Grandmother,  

and Great Grandmother  

Forever devoted to you, my Sweetheart, your Loving Husband 

Celebration of Life will be held at First Church Of The Nazarene, Nampa, ID, February 17, 11:00 am with internment following at the V.A. Cemetery in Boise, ID. The family suggests that memorial contributions be made to Care House Learning Center at Nampa First Church of the Nazarene, 601 16th Ave. So., Nampa, ID 83651.

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