Martha "Marty" Claxon

Martha "Marty" L. Claxon, 87, passed away on Thursday, July 1, 2021, at Rolling Meadows Health and Rehab in LaFontaine. Martha was born on July 23, 1933, to the late Anderson and Sarah Chapman-Corby. A hard worker, Marty was owner of the Outpost Diner, trailer park, and gas station. She was formerly a member of the Moose Lodge and American Legion. She was a strong woman who came from poverty, yet made her life prosperous for her children and grandchildren. Marty is survived by her children, Phyllis (Jeryl) Allgood, Marion, and Don Wilson (Sherry), Fairmount; grandchildren, Melissa (Eric) Turner, and Alicia (Steve Helton) Davidson; great-grandchildren, Spencer, Chelsea, Jordyn, Nathan, Declan, and Keian; and great-grandchildren, Sylas, Cami, Mia, and Aleah. She was preceded in death by her parents, Anderson and Sarah; husband, Jim; special friend, William "Bill" Pettit; brothers, Jasper "Jack", Sam, Ed, and Luke Chapman; sisters, Loretta Massey, and Marynell Ramey; grandson, Aron Wilson; and great-grandson, Austin Davidson. Arrangements have been entrusted to the Fairmount Chapel of Armes-Hunt Funeral Home and Cremation Services, 415 South Main Street, where a visitation will be held on Wednesday, July 7, 2021, from 11:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m. A funeral service will follow with Pastor Jim Neal officiating. Burial will take place at Park Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to the Alzheimer's Association. Online memories and condolences may be shared at www.armeshuntfuneralhome.com. Visitation Wed, Jul 7, 2021 at 11:00 am - 1:00 pm Fairmount Chapel - Armes - Hunt Funeral Home and Cremation Services 415 S Main StreetFairmount, IN 46928-1929Service Wed, Jul 7, 2021 at 1:00 pm Fairmount Chapel - Armes - Hunt Funeral Home and Cremation Services 415 S Main StreetFairmount, IN 46928-1929