Martha Lou Grondin

Martha Lou Stone Grondin, of Jacksonville Beach, Florida, passed away peacefully on Saturday, February 23, 2019.  She was 76 years old.  Born in Montville, Ohio, Marty led a full, adventure-filled life with her husband, Dan, for nearly 50 years.  She taught 1st and 2nd graders for over 30 years in the Grandview Heights City School District, loving to help them read and learn in an environment very creative and forward-thinking for the time.  Marty was a creative soul, an avid gardener all her life, a dabbler in many arts, including painting, sewing, basket-weaving and quilting.  She was a member of 4-H, the Tri-Village Lions Auxiliary and the Okeechobee chapter of the Daughters of the American Revolution.  Marty also loved her church, describing Jesus as her best friend and spending many happy days singing with the choir and participating in church events.  Marty bravely battled Parkinson's Disease for over 25 years.  She was strong and determined all her life.  She is loved by so many.  She is survived by her husband Dan, her daughter Kelly (Jim) Yoder, her step-sons, Kevin (Martina) Grondin, Brian (Monica Hanson) Grondin, Mark Grondin, and John (Tina) Grondin, her brother Ted (Connie) Stone, as well as 11 grandchildren, 5 great grandchildren, and many dear nieces and nephews.  She is preceded in death by her parents Ted & Edwina Stone, as well as her dear sister and brother in law, Carol and Ralph Mausling.  Services will be held Monday March 4th 2019 at 10:30 am at Isle of Faith United Methodist Church with a reception to follow.