Rosie Anna Martin
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Rosie Anna Martin, Marshfield, was born March 24, 1937, to George Harvey and Carrie M. (Harris) Ottens, in Kansas City, KS. She departed this life October 12, 2022, in her home at the age of 85.
Rosie was born and raised in Kansas City, KS. She graduated from Wyandotte High School and was then united in marriage to John (Bob) on June 2, 1956. They made their home in Wyandotte County Kansas where they raised their three daughters. In 1990 they moved to Marshfield, MO where they lived for the remainder of her life.
She is preceded in death by her parents, and her brothers, Donald Ottens and Franklin Ottens.
She is survived by her husband, John Robert Martin of Marshfield; her three daughters, Brenda Espy and Tom of Marshfield, Teresa Shaver and Wyatt of Hartville, Cristie Martin of Springfield; five grandchildren, Brent Espy and Rachele of Elkland, Mitch Espy and Amanda of Marshfield, Wesley Stoway and Jessica of Marshfield, David Hiller and Brittany of Nixa, Haley Arel and Chris of Springfield; fourteen great-grandchildren; her sister, Mary Karl of Texas; her brother, Eldon “Butch” Ottens and Donna of Shawnee, KS; her sisters-in-law, Beverly Brown and Kenny of Bonner Springs, KS, Helen Heilman of KS, Frances Martin of KS, and numerous nieces and nephews.
Rosie accepted Jesus Christ as her personal Lord and Savior at an early age and exemplified the virtuous woman as described in Proverbs 31:10-31. She attended Sonrise Christian Church in Marshfield, MO. Family and all who knew her regarded her as a loving and dedicated wife and mother. Her greatest joy was spending time with family. She took great pride in being a homemaker where many of her many talents were displayed throughout the home. Those items included homemade quilts, Brazilian embroidery, crochet, knitting, and tatting. Rosie was an excellent cook. If you left her house hungry, it was your own fault. Her skills also included playing the piano. Playing and singing hymns with her daughters was a favorite past time. She and her sister, Mary, had a small business making custom draperies, bedspreads and upholstering furniture. Rosie was an ambitious woman and was often a leader in any organization she or children were affiliated with. She had a special place in her heart for special needs individuals. Her involvement with caring for her special needs daughter, Cristie, often loving on and going the extra mile to all of Cristie’s friends and housemates. In 2014, she and her husband John were awarded “Parent/Guardian of The Year for Outstanding Contributions and Support of Individuals With Disabilities.” A handshake would never do. Rosie was a “hugger.” It didn’t matter if you were a close friend, relative or new acquaintance, you were going to get a hug, like it or not.
In lieu of flowers contributions may be made to the charity of your choice. Family suggestions are Special Olympics, Alzheimer’s Association, or Integrity Hospice and may be left in the care Fraker Funeral Home, Inc.
Funeral Services will be held Monday, October 17, 2022, at 6:00 p.m. at Fraker Funeral Home, Inc., with visitation to follow.
Interment will be in Grinter Chapel Methodist Cemetery, in Kansas City, KS, Wednesday, October 19, 2022, at 1:00 p.m.