MARTIN, Johnna Lou (Gragg) - b. January 5, 1930 - September 9, 2018

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Johnna Lou Martin, age 88, of Longton, Kansas, passed away September 9, 2018 at her home.  She was born on January 5, 1930, the daughter of John Wesley Gragg and Denzel Marie (Lyster) Gragg in Fiat, Elk County, Kansas.

Johnna was a farmer, raising horses, cows, quail, chickens, and geese.  She raised registered Wire Haired Terriers.  She loved to visit with her friends, spend time with her family, and more importantly, her grand and great-grandchildren.  Johnna was an avid gardener, often staying out until after dark tending to her flowers. 

On June 23, 1970, Johnna married Vernon C. Martin, and they were married for 46 years until his death on June 1, 2016.

Johnna is survived by her son, Roger David Farrar of Upola, Kansas; her daughter, Denzel Marie Wright and husband, Steve of Springdale, Arkansas; four grandchildren, Ryan Farrar, Casey Wright, Tracy Wright, and Whitney Farrar; 17 great-grandchildren; and one great-great grandchild.  She was preceded in death by her parents; her husband, Vernon; two brothers, Clayton Gragg and Wesley Warren Gragg; two sisters, Clara Yetta Pape and Betty Sue Ledbetter; and her grandson, Damian Michael Farrar.

Funeral services will be held on Thursday, September 13, 2018 at 1;30 p.m. at Countryside Funeral Home in Fredonia, Kansas with Rev. Gene Benefiel officiating.  Visitation will start at 11:00 a.m. prior to service time.  Burial will follow at Mt. Pleasant Cemetery in Wilson County, Kansas.  Memorials re suggested to Rainbow Meadows Equine Rescue and may be left with or mailed to the funeral home.  Online condolences may be left for the family at www.countrysidefh.com.  Services are entrusted to Countryside Funeral Home, 420 S. 20th, Fredonia, Kansas 66736.

(taken from the Countryside Funeral Home website)