Shirley Martin

Shirley Martin, 81, of Watseka, formerly of St. Anne, passed away Monday, February 14, 2022, at Iroquois Memorial Hospital. She was born January 31, 1941, in Kankakee, the daughter of Burley and Bertha (Agazzi) Wagner. On July 15, 1979, she married Howard Martin in Urbana, IL. Shirley retired as a dispatcher and driver from Yellow Cab. She enjoyed reading, crocheting, and spending time with her granddaughter, Jayme Martin. She was a member of St. Anne Baptist Church. She is survived by three children, Cheri Martin (Bobby Flowers) of Martinton, Rebecca (Scott) Sanchez and Leonard (Tammie) Martin; two grandchildren, Jayme Martin of Az and Nick Rubio. Shirley is preceded in death by her husband, Howard; brothers, Danny Wagner, Burley Wagner, Jr.; sister, Mary Wagner. In the arms of angels, she will be missed by her family. Cremation rites have been accorded. Burial will be at Abraham Lincoln Cemetery.