ALLISON, Martha Elaine (Lewis) - b. February 8, 1944 - d. February 20, 2022

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Martha Elaine Allison, age 78, of Independence, Kansas, passed away February 20, 2022 at her home.  She was born on February 8, 1944 in Eureka, Kansas to Wayne Woodrow Wilson Lewis and Verna Harriett Amelia (Pearse) Lewis. 

Martha grew up in Moline, Kansas and graduated from Moline High School in 1962.  She then graduated from Kansas State Teachers College in Emporia, Kanas in 1968 with a Bachelor of Science in Education degree.  She later received her Master's degree in Education from Pittsbrug State University in Pittsburg, Kansas.

On August 17, 1969, Martha married Jerry Allison in Moline, Kansas.  The couple made their home in Independence, Kansas where Martha taught at the Lincoln Elementary School from 1968 to 1999, teaching 2nd and 3rd graders.  She received the Teacher of the3 Year award in 1999.

Martha was involved in many organizations including Neewollah, Decorating and Hospitality for the Inge Festival for 30 years, 50 year member of the Order of Eastern Star, PEO, Beta RHO Chapter of Epsilon Sigma Alpha, ICC Boosters parenting program, ICC Foundation, Mercy Hospital Foundation former President, Mercy Hospital Auxiliary, AZRIM Daughters of the Nile Temple #81, Red Hat Society, and having fun with the Thursday Lunch Bunch.  She scrapbooked for several organizations and accompanied Jerry traveling extensively for Masonic functions.  She was First Lady of Mirza Shrine in 2006.

Survivors include her husband, Jerry of the home; two stepchildren, Kimberley (William) Adams  of Myrtle Beach, South Carolina and Craig (Vanessa) Allison of Boca Raton, Florida; sisters, Rosemary Sherman of Chanute, Kansas and Kay Wallace of Isabel, Kansas; five step-grandchildren; and 3 step-great-grandchildren.  She was preceded in death by her parents and her sister, Noreen.

Memorial services wil be held at First Christian Church. 319 W. Laurel, Independence, Kansas on Saturday, March 5, 2022 at 10:30 a.m.  Inurnment will follow in the Moline Cemetery in Moline, Kansas under the direction of the Webb & Rodrick Chapel.  Friends may leave online condolences at www.webbrodrickchapel.com.  The family has suggested memorials to the Martha Lewis Allison Memorial Scholarship Fund or the Shriner's Hospitals for Children.  Contributions may be left with or sent to Webb & Rodrick Chapel, 306 W. Main Street, Independence, Kansas 67301.

(taken from the Webb & Rodrick Chapel website)