Martha Ann "Marty" Pumphrey
March 24, 1943 ~ May 5, 2020
Martha Ann “Marty” Pumphrey, 77, of Greensburg, passed away at 9:15 p.m. Tuesday, May 5, 2020, at her home. She was born on March 24, 1943, in Columbus to Albert and Mary Alice Ross Meier. She married Kenneth C. Pumphrey on April 16, 1967.
Marty was a graduate of St. Peter’s Lutheran Grade School, Columbus High School and Indiana University. She retired from nursing after 45 years of service. She was a member of St. Peter’s Lutheran Church and the Christian Service Guild at St. Peter’s. Marty was previously a Master Gardener, she enjoyed attending her grandchildren’s activities, BSF and meeting weekly with fellow retired nurses for breakfast.
Private graveside services will be on Saturday, May 9, 2020 at Flat Rock Baptist Cemetery with Pastor Mark Teike officiating.
Memorial contributions may be made to Columbus Regional Health Cancer Center, St. Peter’s Lutheran Church and Immanuel Lutheran School.
Survivors include her sons, K. Scott Pumphrey of Auburn, Georgia, and Jeffrey R. (Melanie) Pumphrey of Seymour; daughter, Lara A. (David) Van Valkenburg of Columbus; brothers, Charles (Joyce) Meier of Scipio and Don (Diane) Meier of Elizabethtown; and grandchildren, Kira Van Valkenburg, Ross Pumphrey, Joshua Van Valkenburg and Christopher Pumphrey.
Marty was preceded in death by her parents; and husband, Kenneth C. Pumphrey on March 13, 2020.
Arrangements were entrusted to Jewell-Rittman Family Funeral Home.
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I met Marty when I became administrative Coordinator on Third shift at the hospital. Marty worked on what was then 3 W. We had some great talks then. I am one of the Tuesday breakfast group. We have some good visits and memories shared at these breakfast times. Marty will be missed at breakfast. May Scott, Jeff and Lara receive comfort, strength, and peace knowing Marty was a wonderful person and she cared so much for her family. Betsy Myers
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Remembering many happy memories from Bartholomew County Rural Youth days and also that you and Kenny were good friends to my parents when you lived across the street from them in Burney. May you rest in peace, now. May God bless and keep your family as they mourn the loss of both you and Kenny.
Marty will be missed. I so enjoyed seeing her at breakfast and we so enjoyed talking about our grandkids.
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I will always have very fond memories of Marty. She was one of the strong women who helped raise me and for that I am forever grateful. ~ Dale Preston
Loved Marty! I worked many years with her on 3West, then in OPS. So sorry to hear she passed. Marty was always such a positive person and loved people!! She will be missed.
So sorry to hear about your mom (and dad). Your mom was always so friendly and sweet. Thinking of you all.
Scott, Jeff and Laura, So many great memories of your Mom during the late 80’s and 90’s!! What a jewel. Such a great Mom and avid supporter of her children. Hard working nurse and a friend to many. Her strong character, work ethic and and fun personality will live forever in her children. We are so sorry for your loss of both your Dad and Mom. Love and many hugs and prayers! Danny and Jayne Gault
Condolences Scott, Jeff, Lara, and your families.
What a wonderful, supportive and dedicated mom you had. She captured so many memorable moments with her camera and topped it off with her great sense of humor and wit. Going to miss seeing her and Ken at Ross family gatherings