Vedra A. Martin, 71, of Avilla, Indiana died Thursday, August 20, 2026, at her residence, surrounded by family.

She was born June 2, 1955, in Hazard, Kentucky to Pearl and Edna (Owens) Fuller.

She married John Martin on October 12, 1991. He survives in Avilla.

She enjoyed working in the food service industry. She had worked at Snyder Foods in Lisbon and Subway in Avilla. Along with her husband, she also owned and operated Quick-Way in Rome City.

She enjoyed yard work and gardening and especially cherished spending time with her family, with her grandchildren holding a special place in her heart.

Also surviving are two sons, Dan (Lisa) Kreider of Wolcottville and Chris (Lorraine) Kreider of New Paris; two step daughters, Tammy Elion of North Webster and Tina (Michael) Schmucker of Goshen; eight grandchildren, and three sisters, Edith Coney of Kendallville, Betty Brown of Rome City, and Linda (Dale) Caywood of Wolcottville.

She was preceded in death by her parents; and eight siblings, Dora Mullins, Christine Maxwell, Leander Fuller, Raymond Fuller, Otis Fuller, Willie Fuller, Sammy Fuller, and Jeanette Lucas.

Celebration of life services will be Sunday, September 20, 2026, from 12 p.m. to 4 p.m. at the Avilla Community Center, 305 West Albion Street, Avilla.

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