Martha Ring

July 12, 1938 - February 6, 2021

Martha Ann Ring, age 82, of Westerville, Ohio passed away Saturday, February 6, 2021 at St. Ann's Hospital. She was born in Portsmouth on July 12, 1938 to the late William and Inez Hadaway. Martha met and married the love of her life, James "Jim" Ring in high school and together they spent 59 beautiful years together before his passing in 2013. Martha loved life. She loved people, plants and her extended family of animals. As a dedicated mother embracing every moment with her family, she also cherished her love for plants and extended family of nature. One of her very favorite things to do was to make mini peanut butter and jelly sandwiches for generations of racoons who visited nightly. You could always find her working in the yard planting flowers with deer nearby. Everyone trusted her. She always lived her life as a living example to be kind to others. She and Jim would go on weekly dinner dates so they could check in on a homeless man they came to know to make sure he had clothing, food and money. They did this for years. Martha was committed to church. She enjoyed Pastor Dave at Central College Presbyterian Church where she was family. Pastor Dave would check in on her after Jim's passing to make sure she was okay. One of Martha's favorite Bible verses was James 4:8 - "Draw near to God and He will draw near to you". She may have grown up poor as she would state, but she was rich with strength and wisdom. Genuine at heart, she always spoke the truth even if it wasn't what you wanted to hear. Martha will be dearly missed and survived by her daughter Terry, son Mark (Julie and Grandchildren) and not to forget all her extended family of animals. All who loved her will never forget her charm, wit, zest for life, and undying love and caring for them. In lieu of flowers, please visit and give generously to the St Jude Research Hospital in memory of Martha. Services have been entrusted to SCHOEDINGER NORTHEAST FUNERAL HOME. A private committal service will be held for the family at Maplewood Cemetery, New Albany, Ohio, Pastor David Redding to officiate.