Date Of Birth: December 28, 1942
Date Of Death: July 18, 2006
Martha Ann ClearyIndianapolis, passed away July 18, 2006 at her home. She was 63. Martha was born December 28, 1942 to Harley and Nancy Mae Helms in Wilmington, NC. She graduated from North Carolina School for the Deaf, Morganton, in 1961.Martha was married to John P. Cleary on August 6, 1966. He passed away on February 28, 1999. They resided in Peeksill, NY until his death. Martha moved to Indianapolis to reside with her sister, Linda and her husband, Robert, that same year. Martha was a member of Senior Silent Hoosiers.Survivors include her mother, Nancy Mae Helms of Indianapolis, IN, children Kathy Navarrette (Paul) of Bremerton, WA, John F. Cleary of Indianapolis and William J. Cleary (Teresa) of Glasgow, KY; six grandchildren.Viewing will be from 4-6 pm on Friday, July 21st at Hope Community Church, 7440 N. Hague Road in Indianapolis. Pastor Brad Schaaf will officiate the service, following the viewing at 6 pm. Burial will be in Burke Memorial Gardens in Morganton, NC.In lieu of flowers memorial contributions may be made to Ruth Lilly Hospice of Clarion, or Christian Life Church of the Deaf. Funeral arrangements are being handled by Harry Moore Family Mortuary, Allisonville Road Chapel.
Paul Susan Hocker says
Our condolences go to Martha’s family!
We’ll never forget her sweetness and laugh.
“so that everyone who believes in me (Jesus) will have eternal life.” John 3:15
Susan Brooks says
“Although no words, however kind, can ease the loss you bear…May it bring a share of comfort to know that others care.”
Thinking of you, Aunt Mae Ledbetter
Love,
Susan S. Brooks, wife of Martha’s first cousin, John Brooks
paula wollenhaupt says
martha helms cleary was a lovely woman. she was friendly and sweet. i loved her smile. i was glad i could share my grief of losing a husband with her when i visited linda and bob canty. i m sorry to see her depart but she s now at peace. my sympathy goes to martha s family.
bless linda and bob for taking good care of martha!
Pamela Gatto says
Families of Martha Cleary,
You all are in our thoughts and prayers. Sustain your love, sustain your faith, and sustain your hope. Love, Pamela, Stephanie, Ryan, Duane, Darren, and Selena
Ellamary Cash says
I never forget Martha Ann, my dearest friend for many years and we had wonderful memories. She always is one of my best friends. We always will miss her. We pray for you all.
Ellamary Cash says
I never forget Martha Ann, my dearest friend for many years and we had wonderful memories. She always is one of my best friends. We always will miss her.
Charles R Howell says
I feel blessed that Martha was a part of my life at NCSD, however brief it was. Memories of her endless chatter and sense of humor will remain in my memory forever. My condolence to family and friends
Hymie and Sharon Valadez says
We are sadden that she is gone but rejoice that she is now with the Lord.
steve boles says
Praying for all of you guys … you’re like family to me!
Wayne Helms says
I send my deepest regrets at the passing of my beloved cousin and your daughter and sister. My love and prayers go out to all of you.
Wayne
Debbie Rice Bolduc says
My condelences to John Cleary and Linda & Bob Canty for your recent loss. Would like to send my heartfelt sympathy during your difficult time. God will bring comfort to your hearts and fill you with peace. May she rest in peace.
John and Mae Brooks says
Our sympathy and love to Mae and family,
John and Mae Brooks
Steve Hammer says
To Bill and Teresa Cleary: I am sorry for the loss of your beloved mother…May God give you comfort and strength during your sorrow times….
Tammy Brown says
I send my condolences to Martha Cleary’s families and friends, especially, Bill & Teresa Cleary…May fond memories of Martha comfort you in your sadden times…
JLo says
JJ and family,
She will live our in the hearts of everyone who loved her. Thinking of you with warmth and concern.
My thoughts are with you, I’m sorry for your loss..
Big hug
Bear hug
Little hug
Smothering hug
Gentle hug
baby hug
Take a pick the hug I’m sending you is whichever one you want..
Love, Jo-Kristy-Bobby
Ann Grubb says
Dear Linda, I am so sorry to hear the sad news of your sister, Martha’s passing. Please know that Ernie’s and my thoughts and prayers are with you and the family as you go through this sad time. It is hard to be separated from ones we love, but remember it is only “for a little while”. God bless and comfort you and yours.
Phil and Stephanie Brooks says
We are saddened for your loss, but know Martha is in the Lord’s sweet arms. We love you and pray for you. Aunt Mae, know our love and prayers are with you.
Wendy Whiting says
My heart goes out to Martha’s passing. I will always miss her. She is very sweet person. She is in a better place where there is like Eden. I love her dearly.
Deka says
Here’s my comforting hugs for you all during this time and may the lovely memories of Martha comfort you all..
Now Martha’s at peace and suffering no more. Bet she’s having a wonderful time playing with Taffy..
with love and purring hugs
Rhonda Donnie Sturgeon says
We want to say that we our deeply sadden with the passing of Martha. She was a very sweet and kind hearted person and she will always be remembered in our hearts. Our condolences to her family. We our so sorry for your loss…
Rhonda & Donnie (Bill’s mother-in-law)
Libby Bondra says
Billy and the family,
I am thinking of you in your time of need. Please let me know if I can help you with anything.
Love always,
Libby
James Feldmann says
I have met Ms. Cleary once many years ago. She was a very calm and pleasant lady. She is defintely a great addition to Heaven and a loss on earth especially to her family and friends who adores her. God bless her and her family during the difficult time.
Bill Edna Tucker says
john janice hayes says
To the family of Martha Cleary You are in our thoughts and prayers Martha was a wonderful person with sweet personality and she had brought us a lot of laughter and we will miss her. Love Janice and Johnny Hayes from Lexington ,NC.
Jerome and Sharon Berlowitz says
May happy memories carry you through this sorrowful time.
Last time I remember Martha loves to sew needlepoint and she was very sweet and smile. I make her happy.. Thank God loves her so much.. We love you all..
Jerome and Sharon Berlowitz says
May happy memories carry you through this sorrowful time.
Last time I remember Martha loves to sew needlepoint and she was very sweet and smile. I make her happy.. Thank God loves her so much.. We love you all..
Glenn Louise Patterson says
Sharon says
I always like Martha and Linda Helms when I was a young at school…My heart goes with the family and praying …Now Martha is happiness and peace the painless…The lord is taking care of her ….Sharon R.Wyatt (Class of 1964)
Wendy T Bachman says
To the Family of Martha,
Am sorry for loss of mother, sister and grandchildren May rest in peace
Wendy T Bachman
Barbara and David Horner says
We are so sorry for Martha’s passing. She will leave a big hole in your lives. She was a sweet woman and we all have been enriched by her life.
Tim Nikki Baumgartner says
Kathy, Paul, John and Jessica,
We have been keeping you in our prayers.
Tim and Nikki & family
steve todd says
r prays are with you and ur family
Rhonda Sturgeon says
Bill & Teresa,
Bill, I just want to say that you are the best son-in -law a person can have and I wish I was able to be there with you and Teresa to comfort you both. I only got to spend a few times with your mother and from that, I knew she was a very special person. She loved you and Teresa and the granddaughters very much. Just remember in your heart that she is at peace now and in a better place. No more pain and suffering. I want you both to know that I love you both with all my heart and if you ever need someone to talk to, I will always be here for you….
Love Always…Rhonda
Judy Ford says
Bill & Teresa,
Sorry for your loss. Thoughts and prayers go out to you and your family.
Judy and Larry
Barbara Rutledge says
Bill and Teresa,
My prayer and thoughts go out to you both. I just lost my mother earlier this month. I know the pain you all are going through and I feel for you both. God Bless you both in this terrible time..
Barb, James, Megan, Kyle, Amanda and Braxton
Beckie Doyle Cooper says
Bill and Teresa,
We our very sorry to hear about the loss of Martha. Our thoughts and prayers go out to you all.
Love Beckie & Doyle
Alyce Belle Zinnia Kirby Jeff Swinton says
Linda Canty & Family,
You are all in our thoughts and prayer. I miss Aunt Martha very dearly. I know that she goes into safe place and be with lord. She is dearly to us. She means a lot to us!
Love you all,
Alyce, Belle, Zinnia & Jeff Swinton
wanda says
My heart goes out to Martha and she went to a beautiful home freely and happily (no more pain)
I miss her dearly. I love her sense of humor and always made me laugh.
Bob Sue Reiser says
My deepest sympathy to all of you, Kathy,John and Billy and your families.
I wish you all the best and our prayers are with you.
Love your cousin Bobby
Margaret Reiser says
The Reiser Family sends our deepest Sympathy to All of you and you are all in our prayers at this difficult time Please know we love you all and pray God gets you thru this ..When someone we love becomes a Memory ,that memory becomes a Treasure.Martha was a Wonderful wife and mother ..May she now rest in peace with John.. God vless each and everyone of you .. Love Aunt Margaret and family
Donnie Sturgeon says
My condolences to Bill and Teresa and the rest of the Cleary family. Martha always had a smile and something to say to me everytime she came down to visit us here in Kentucky. She will be missed, but, she is no longer in pain and can be with her beloved husband. Again, you have my deepest regrets. Donnie Sturgeon(Bill’s father-in -law)
Carolyn Helms Key says
PLEASE ACCEPT MY DEEPEST SYMPATHIES. YOU ARE IN MY THOUGHTS AND PRAYERS. MAY GOD GIVE YOU THE STRENGTH AND COURAGE TO GET YOU THROUGH YOUR DAYS AHEAD .
Daughter of William Kemp Helms (brother of Harley Helms)
Kathy and Milan Telesmanic says
Martha, Rest in Eternal Peace
Nasukiewiczs family says
Billy- I will never forget ur parents when I visited ur place when we were kids they are great and wonderful parents we are very grateful to have them here for us when we needed them. Now they are in peace and they are now happy together!
Anything u need, Im here!