Mary Louise

Martin

Mary Louise Martin, 67, of Blanchard, died Monday, May 22, 2017, at her home. The daughter of Jack D. Light and Kathleen Faye (Tillman) Light, she was born March 2, 1950, in Hamburg, Iowa.

Mary owned and operated Riteway Cafe in Blanchard for many years. In her spare time, she enjoyed going fishing with her dog, shopping, and going to garage sales and flea markets. Her greatest enjoyment came from spending time with her family and friends.

She was preceded in death by her father; an infant son, Duane Kelsay; one sister, Rosemary Tillman; and a niece, Sandra Lee Monroe.

Mary is survived by her mother, Kathleen Kelsay, of Iowa; her husband, Anthony "Tony" Martin of Blanchard, Oklahoma; four daughters, Gina Kelsay of Iowa, Kelly Crouse and her husband, Jeff, of Texas, Kristy Potter and her husband, Ron, of Antlers, Oklahoma, and Stephanie Shields of Blanchard, Oklahoma; two sons, Billy Potter of Nebraska, and Travis Martin and his wife, Crystal, of Washington; thirteen grandchildren, Christopher Kelsay, Jessica Kelsay, Anthony Kelsay, Cassandra Potter, Valarie Potter, Amber McKnight and her husband, Zach, Ciara Davis, Blake Flud and his wife, Ashley, Elledge Boydston and his wife, Rachel, Brody Goines, Trey Schneider, Scout Martin, and Sawyer Martin; fourteen great grandchildren, Landon, Tessa, Logan, Kevin, Maddy, Kenna, Jaxxon, Abel, Sariah, Hayden, Hudson, Harper, Amos, and Estella; two sisters, Jackie Monroe and her husband, Randy, of Iowa, and Kathy Johnson and her husband, Bill, of Eufaula, Oklahoma; one brother, Boyd Kelsay and his wife, Robin, of Iowa; a brother-in-law, Craig Tillman of Iowa; and many other loved ones and friends.

A private family memorial service will be held at a later date. Cremation arrangements are under the direction of Eisenhour Funeral Home of Blanchard. Online obituary and guestbook are available at www.eisenhourfh.com.