Martha 'Marty' Willard

Martha Willard of Danville, bid farewell to her family on Friday afternoon at Provena Covenant Hospital in Urbana. Marty, as she was affectionately known to all who knew and loved her, has become God's newest angel. Marty was born January 14, 1944 in Danville to Wilbur and Frances Miller Hannan. God joined her and David Willard in marriage on February 8, 1991 and he survives. Together they shared the love of their Children and Grandchildren; Ginger (Randy) Clark and Son Cody of Geneva Florida, Tony (Donna) Walton and Children; Brian and his Son Kayden, Benjamin, and Cierra. of Bernice Louisiana, Susan (Charlie) Howe of Fredericksburg Virginia and Daughter Stacy (John) Cable of Winter Springs Florida, Mary Dae (Phillip) Haas and Children Jake, Davida, and Wynter of Danville, Debbie (Gary)Hollingshead and Daughter Brea of Plano Texas. Also surviving are three sisters and two Brothers; Sheila McDonnell of Georgetown and Family, Jeanne (Tom) Stockstill of Westville and Family, Beverly Benedis of St. James New York and Family, Jerry Hannan of Westville and Family and Kenneth (Cheryl) Hannan of Westville and Family. Her Parents, a Son, Brian, a Grandson, Josh, two Sisters, Edna Jean and Infant Hannan, and a Brother William preceded Marty in death. Marty was associated with the Danville School District and then enjoyed a career as a real estate broker in Danville and Champaign until the time of her retirement. Her greatest joys were her extended family, her home, and their dog Beka. She was very fond of people and looked forward to the many trips that she and David made, always returning with new friends and stories to share. Marty was especially blessed with many friends through her and David's association and activities with the GAO Grotto and Danville Country Clubs, and her many business acquaintances.