Martha Sue Howell, 73, of rural Marion, IN, went to be with her Lord at 5:57 PM on Friday, November 15, 2024, at her home where she was surrounded by her family.  She was born on Saturday, December 9, 1950, in Marion, IN.  She married Richard A.  Howell on Saturday, January 11, 1969 in Montpelier, IN.  Martha was a 1969 graduate of Southern Wells High School.  She was a member of the Grace Community Church, Montpelier, IN. Martha worked for Marsh in Hartford City for 22 years. She enjoyed fishing, sewing, metal detecting, raising butterflies to release, and spending time with her family. She was a proud grandma to four grandsons and proud to call one of them her Marine.  Martha had a heart of gold, was a friend to everyone, and was always there to help in any way she could.

She will be forever missed by her husband of 55 years - Richard A. Howell, Marion, IN, son - Rick (Diane) Howell, Portland, IN, daughters - Amber (Jeff) Mark, Marion, IN, Angie (Corey) Roberts, Montpelier, IN, sister - Mary (Charles) Howell, Van Buren, IN, brother - James Robert "Bob" Spiker, Warren, IN, sister - Pat Hawkins, Marion, IN, sister - Pam (Jim) Weiseman, Hartford City, IN, grandsons – Corporal Brayden Roberts, Montpelier, IN, Tanner Roberts, Montpelier, IN, Cameron Mark, Marion, IN, and Braxton Mark, Marion, IN, bonus daughter, Jessica Casterline, Montpelier, IN, special friend- Lois Wright, Ridgeville, IN, and several special nieces & nephews.

She was preceded in death by her father - Chester Spiker, mother - Betty (Poling) Spiker and father & mother-in-law- Raymond and Opal (Clem) Howell.

Family and friends may gather to share and remember at Walker & Glancy Funeral Home, located at 109 W. Windsor Street, Montpelier, on Wednesday, November 20, 2024, from 4:00 PM until 8:00 PM.

A service to celebrate Martha's life will be at Grace Community Church, located at 5513 St. Rd. 18 Montpelier, IN at 11:00 AM on Thursday, November 21, 2024, viewing will be held one hour before the service at the church, with Pastor Ryan Ingram officiating.  Interment will follow in the Brookside Memorial Park in Montpelier.

Preferred memorials: Blackford Co. Community Foundation 121 N. High St. Hartford City, IN. 47348

Arrangements are being handled by Walker & Glancy Funeral Home in Montpelier.

Online condolences may be made at www.glancyfuneralhomes.com