Denise R. Martin

Denise R. Martin, 59, passed away on Friday, October 4, 2019 at her home in Greensburg.  Born April 16, 1960 in Greensburg, she was the daughter of Robert B. Parkison and Ethel (Gabbard) Parkison.  Denise graduated from Greensburg High School in 1978. She worked at the Oddfellows Nursing Home, Pinkerton Security at Delta Faucet, Delta Faucet, Morning Breeze Nursing Home and enjoyed delivering flowers for Henningsen’s Florist.  Denise loved to play bingo, loved winter-especially snow, IU basketball, everything Greensburg Pirates, the tower tree, and most of all her family, alot! She was involved in so many things around Greensburg that almost everyone knew Denise and how amazing and selfless she was.  Denise married John F. Martin on October 15, 1977, and he survives.  Other survivors include her father; Robert Parkison, Greensburg, two daughters; Lindsey (Jordan) Nasser, Laffayette, Lani (Josh) Stearns, Marion, one son; Landon (Elanza) Martin, Avon, one brother; Robert E. (Darla) Parkison, Greensburg, one sister; Beth (Greg) Dudley, Greensburg, one sister-in-law Brenda (Bob) Treon, Greensburg, 6 grandchildren ; Jolie and Luka Nasser, Leyton, Jada and Lyvia Stearns, and Madison Martin, 7 nieces and nephews and 12 great nieces and nephews, whom she loved with her whole heart.  She was preceded in death by her mother; Ethel Parkison and sister; Debra S. Hogg.  Visitation will be held from 4-8:00 p.m. Tuesday, October 8, 2019 at Porter-Oliger-Pearson Funeral Home.  A celebration of life service will be held at 11:00 a.m. on Wednesday, October 9, 2019 at Lifeline Wesleyan Church in Greensburg with Rev. Doug Preston officiating. Burial will follow at South Park Cemetery.  Memorial contributions may be made in Denise's honor to All for One Ministry , which will help fund the new coffee shop in Greensburg.  (One Cup. One Heart.)  Denise always wanted a balloon release to celebrate her life. In lieu of flowers, the family requests bouquets of balloons to honor her wish.