Phyllis L. Martin

Phyllis L. Martin

March 1, 1922 – April 18, 2019

Preceded in death by husband, John H. Martin; parents; and siblings.  Survived by son, Michael Martin (Anne); daughters, Constance McNabb (Lyle) and Denise Martin; four grandchildren; twelve great-grandchildren; four great-great-grandchildren.

Phyllis worked at Union Pacific and was a Problem Resolution Officer for the IRS, where she received a number of recognitions for her assistance to tax payers. She lived a life of service to her church (Holy Cross) – three terms as President of the Altar Society, Funeral Greeter, Developed Tutorial Reading Program between Holy Cross students and Altar Society members, Developed Advent Angel Program, coordinated Holy Cross volunteers who serve monthly meals at the Stephen Center, Stewardship & Development Committees, Jubilee Committee, HOPE Committee (provides scholarships for students), PAGE Committee (supports adult education), Past President of Mercy High Home & School, and 1997 Holy Cross Catholic Woman of the Year. In 2003, Phyllis received the Stewardship of the Year Award for the Diocese of Omaha.

Visitation begins at 9:30am on Thursday, April 25^th at Holy Cross Catholic Church, 4810 Woolworth Ave., followed by Altar Society Rosary at 10:30am, and MASS OF CHRISTIAN BURIAL at 11am.  Interment, Calvary Cemetery.  In lieu of flowers, memorials are suggested to Holy Cross Scholarship Fund.