Stella "Jeanie" Jean Martin's Obituary
Stella Jean "Jeanie" Martin, aged 84, passed away on October 19, 2024, at Circle of Life Hospice in Springdale, AR. She was born June 26, 1940, in Sioux City, Iowa the daughter of Richard Emil and Dora Elizabeth McMichael Dahms. Jeanie dedicated four decades of her life to nursing in Ozark, AR, before retiring.
Jeanie was a loving wife, mother, Nanny, and great-grandmother. She is survived by her husband of 62 years, Paul Martin; daughter, Donna Cole and her husband Randy; son, Brett Martin and his wife Kristi; grandchildren, Hannah Manchester (Jordan), Haley Green (Brock), Trey Acord (Ashley), and Derek Martin (Megan); great-grandchildren, Silas Manchester, Lucas Manchester, Bronson Green, and Hudson Green. Jeanie also leaves behind her sisters, Delores Stapleton and Marjorie Blake, and brother, Dale Dahms. She was preceded in death by her parents, brothers Jimmy Dahms and Bob Dahms.
Jeanie completed her education in Farmington, AR, and furthered her studies at the Sparks School of Nursing. She was a devoted member of the Southside Church of Christ in Rogers, AR.
Visitation to honor Jeanie's life will be held on Wednesday, October 23rd, 2024, from 5pm to 7pm at Nelson Berna Funeral Home in Rogers. Burial will be Thursday, October 24th, 2024, at 2pm at Pinnacle Memorial Gardens Chapel in Rogers, AR. Monetary donations may be made to Circle of Life in Springdale, AR, in memory of Jeanie. The family would like to thank Barbara, Sheila and the Circle
Of Life staff for their care for Jeanie and Paul during this difficult time.
Jeanie’s life was marked by her unwavering care for others, a legacy that will continue to inspire those who knew her.
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