Pearl Martin
November 11, 1923 ~ January 29, 2021
Pearl Martin, 97, a lifelong resident of Mount Vernon, passed away Friday, January 29, 2021, at Hallmark Care Center, Mount Vernon. Private Family Funeral Services: 10:30 a.m. Tuesday, February 2, 2021, at Stewart Baxter Funeral & Memorial Services, Mount Vernon. Burial: Mount Vernon Memorial Cemetery.
Friends and extended family are invited to watch the Funeral Service via livestream. Please find the livestream link on Pearl's tribute wall and share your support and memories with her family.
Survivors include her children, Sue Votroubek of Tiffin; daughter-in-law, Karen; son-in-law, Darrel Dennis; nine grandchildren; 20 great-grandchildren; and 18 great-great grandchildren.
Pearl Mae Whitlatch was born November 9, 1923, the only child of John and Blanche (Hartman) Whitlatch. She married M. Roy Martin. Pearl worked at Shepley Pharmacy (formerly Schutt's) for over 20 years, retiring in 1986. She was active in many organizations including past president of the American Legion Auxiliary, and held several other offices. She was also a member of the Eastern Star Lodge and past Worthy Matron. She served as a Blue Lady volunteer at Iowa City Veteran's Hospital and volunteered many years at St. Luke's Hospital, Cedar Rapids. Pearl was an active member of the Mount Vernon First Presbyterian Church.
Heaven has welcomed a special lady. Pearl was loved by her family and all who met her. She was a loving mother and grandmother and will be missed greatly.
She was preceded in death by her parents; husband, Roy; sons, Ronald 'Ronnie' and Roger Martin; and daughter, Sandi Dennis.
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Sue, Karen and Darrel, I am so sorry to learn of Pearl’s passing. She had quite a life and went thru so much in the way of loosing her family. I remember visiting her at Hallmark and she felt so bad, she was so tired she couldn’t clean her room. I told her not to worry, she had done her share, sit back and let someone else do it for you now, and she laughed. I think she was that last parent of my classmates. She was always so sweet and had such a cute laugh. I remember spending many hours at her place with Sandi, years ago and she was always so welcoming. So many great memories and fun times. You all are in my thoughts. Annamae Baker
My deepest sympathy to Pearls family. I remember Pearl and Roy when they would come into the bank, they were the nicest people. I just loved Pearl. Our thoughts are with you Sue,love Kathy Dix
So sorry to hear about Your loss, she always enjoyed the Music at Hallmark Care Center, she was a Great Lady.
My condolences to Pearl & Roy’s family. My memories of this delightful couple always make me smile. Roy was in his late 70’s when Pearl brought him to my office for Reflexology holistic health care. After the initial six weekly treatments Roy said he was beginning to feel the benefit of the treatments, but as it took a while he would have stopped after two treatments. Pearl always like to read my magazines while Roy had his treatment. She looked up from reading People and said, “You were sleeping better, so I was sleeping better, so you were coming.” Before each session I would ask Roy about any changes in his health, tests etc. He would always say, ‘Pretty good, pretty good”. Pearl would look up from her magazine and say, “Now Roy tell Pat about…” Then I could adapt my treatments to his needs. The love, caring and humor between them was special. They continued with monthly maintenance for many years and became two of my favorite clients, always a joy to be with. Patricia Barrance
So sorry for your loss. Pearl was a first cousin of my Dad, Elmer “Shorty” Border
My deepest sympathy to the whole family.I have so many fond memories of pearl and we shared a lot of laughs thru the years.A very special person who I loved and will miss greatly.-Tom Bova
Sad for us, peace for Pearl. Lots of breakfasts together and visits in Mt. Vernon. Pearl had that loving interest in family and really listened. She was a special lady, always a lady, our sister-in-law. Bob & Mary Martin