Martha Imo Lynn
August 2, 1919 ~ October 7, 2011
Martha Imo Lynn 92 of Louisville Ky. formerly of Glasgow and Normal IL, died at 2:45 PM Friday Oct. 7, 2011, at the Eastern Star Home in Louisville. She was born August 2nd 1919 at Poplar Log, KY to James M. and Nellie Matthews Lynn.
Imo was a retired employee of Ben Franklin 5 & 10, where she had worked for 24 years. She was a former member of Glasgow Baptist Church where she taught elementary Sunday school and had other responsibilities until she moved to Normal Il in 2004. There she joined the Calvary Baptist Church in Normal Il. Imo was a member of Glasgow Chapter #257, Order of Eastern Star since 1964. She was Grand Representative to the Illinois Grand Chapter from the Grand Chapter of Kentucky, 1972 and 1973; she was Grand Matron in King Freeman Grand Family in 1973 and 1974. She held positions whenever needed and visited many Chapters in Kentucky and Illinois. Imo had a desire to help others and had cared for several elderly residents of Glasgow. She was known for her sewing skills and quilt making. She made many quilts for family and friends.
Surviving are nephew Hollis (Rosanne) Peden of Bloomington IL and niece Linda (Don) Winterland of Lake Mills, WI; 5 great nieces, 2 great nephews, 11 great-great nieces and nephews and 1 great-great-great nephew. Imo was preceded in death by one brother James Lynn; one sister Beulah Peden; and brother-in-law Ivan Hollis Peden. Imo will be missed by many in Illinois and Kentucky and special cousin Lilly Turner and friend Mary Ed Chamberlain both of Glasgow.
Funeral services will be held 11:00 a.m. Thursday, Oct 13 at the Hatcher & Saddler Funeral Home with burial in the Barbour Cemetery at Poplar Springs, Ky. Visitation will be Wednesday from 10:00 AM to 8: 00 PM at Hatcher and Saddler Funeral Home with Eastern Star Service at 6:00 PM.
A Dear,Graceful,lady has left us for a better home. She will be greatly missed by many. Delmer & Ruth Simmons
Lynn and Linda, So sorry to hear about Imo. She was a lovely person and I have very good memories of her. Praying for your family during this sad time. Your cousin, Betty June Smith Gunnels.
I worked with IImo at Ben Franklin & she was a wonderful lady that me & many more remember with fondness.
So sorry for your loss….O.E.S. has lost a very dear Sister and a good friend ..God Be with you all .
Donnie Killeen ,Edmonton O.E.S.
I worked with Imo many years ago at Ben Franklin, and she, Mary Ed and my Mother-in-law lived in Sarah Moore’s apt. house on Washington St.. Imo was one of the sweetest, kindest and most compassionate ladies I have ever known. Everyone loved her and I truly believe she loved everybody. My deepest sympathy in your loss, but I know she is in heaven smiling and enjoying life there, as she did on earth! Sincerely, Carolyn
My condolences to the family. My mother June Wallace worked with Imo many years ago. She always teased me about us not having sisters and that we would be sisters. From that day forward…we always called each other sister. I loved Imo and I know she is happy in Heaven with her Saviour. What a reunion she is having with those that have gone on before her. I’ve loved her all my life and miss her, yet am happy she is with the Lord.