Martha (Sammons) Johnson

 Martha L. Johnson, 87, of West Lafayette, peacefully passed away at home on Monday, December 27, 2021. Martha was born on March 3, 1934 in Lafayette, Indiana, to the late Murray C. Sammons and Doris Panlener Sammons.

Martha grew up in West Lafayette, where she graduated from West Lafayette High School in 1951 and went on to attend Purdue University. Martha was married for 61 years on December 29, 1953 to James G. Johnson who preceded her in death on December 28, 2014.

Martha was the Secretary/Treasurer as well as the Office Manager of their family-owned businesses. Martha was a member of the St. Andrew Church in West Lafayette. Martha loved Purdue football and basketball and raking leaves in the fall. Her greatest love was for her family and spending time with her grandchildren and great-grandchildren.

Surviving Martha are, her daughter, Janet Johnson Seale (Spouse – Mike); her son, James R. Johnson (Spouse – Necie); and daughter, Tami Johnson Hicks (Spouse – Steve). As well as her seven grandchildren and eleven great-grandchildren.

Preceding Martha in death are, her oldest sister, Peggy Sammons Burris and Madelyn Sammons Graves. Martha has one living brother, Bob Sammons

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