Martha Lee Wampler

Martha Lee Wampler, 91, Robinson, IL, passed away peacefully and surrounded by her beloved family on August 17, 2022. She was born March 8, 1931, in Stoy, IL, the daughter of George W. Tracy & Nelly May (Quick) Tracy, both of whom preceded her in death. She married Earl Eugene "Wampy" Wampler on June 5, 1949, and they enjoyed 45 years of marriage before his passing on August 19, 1994. She was also preceded in death by her siblings, Ralph Tracy, Randall Tracy, Roy Tracy, Thelma Miller, and Betty Roth.

Survivors include her children, Lynda & Steve Paddock, Mark & Debbie Wampler, Jim & Vickie Wampler, and Kevin & Christy Wampler; her grandchildren, Bradley Paddock, Angela & Greg Newlin, Jason & Christy Wampler, Cassandra Wampler, Jami & Bill Drake, Tracy & Tim Winters, Karleigh Wampler & Dusty Anderson, Kamryn Wampler & Trent Scott and Grant Wampler; her great-grandchildren, Emily Paddock & Billy Sears, Addy Paddock & Nathaniel Nicklaus, Cole & Michaela Newlin, Catie Newlin & Jacob Griefzu, Makayla Wampler, Makenzie Wampler, Lilliana Wampler, Mason Drake, Paisley Drake, Lilly Winters, Ellie Scott, Waylon Wampler, and Ezequiel Barrett; and her great-great-grandchildren, Brylee Sears, Liam Newlin, McKinley Newlin, and one on the way. She is also survived by her sister, Juanita Stacko, and several nieces and nephews.

Martha was a member of the Duncanville Baptist Church for over 25 years, where she taught a youth Sunday School class and served as church secretary for a time.

Martha was an avid St. Louis Cardinal fan and spent many hours listening to and watching games, but her love for the Cardinals was nothing compared to her love for her family. After retiring from the Lincoln Grade School cafeteria, she became the family babysitter. Nothing brought her more joy than to rock a baby, wipe away tears, or bandage a knee. She was devoted to her family and could always be counted on to provide a taxi service or keep the sick kids when they couldn't go to school and rarely ever missed a grandchild or great-grandchild's sporting event or school program.

She used her love for cooking and baking to spread happiness. Many will never forget her melt-in-your-mouth persimmon and "no-bake" cookies, which she made every week just in case the family stopped by. She was also known to bag them and give them to friends and acquaintances.

Martha was a simple lady with a servant's heart. Even after entering Brookstone, she continued caring for others by reading the newspaper to those who couldn't.

Her love of the Lord has secured her a new home in Heaven. Though she will be missed by those she leaves behind, we rejoice that she is pain-free and reunited with those who have gone before her.

A time of visitation will be held from 11:00 a.m.-1:00 p.m. on Friday, August 19th, at the Goodwine Funeral Home in Robinson. Funeral services will immediately follow and be held at 1:00 p.m. on Friday, with Pastor J.D. Branson officiating. For those unable to attend, a live stream of the service will be available on Goodwine Funeral Homes' Facebook page or by visiting www.goodwinefuneralhomes.com/live-stream/live-stream.

Burial will be in the Robinson New Cemetery. Memorials may be made to the "St. Jude's Children's Hospital", with envelopes available at the funeral home.