- Date Of Birth: July 6, 1927
- Date Of Death: November 15, 2019
- State: Missouri
Martha Neal “Boots” Willett, 92, of Hannibal, MO passed away at 7:00 PM Friday, November 15, 2019, at Blessing Hospital in Quincy, IL.
Martha was born on July 6, 1927, in Hannibal, MO the daughter of Lionel and Ruby (McDermott) Powell.
She was united in marriage to William “Bill” Willett on July21, 1956, at Blessed Sacrament Church in Hannibal, MO. He survives her.
In addition to her parents, Boots was preceded in death by a son, Bob Willett, brothers, Wayne Powell and Herbie Powell, and sister, Margie Hart.
Martha graduated from McCooey High School in 1945. Professionally she worked as a legal secretary for Wasinger-Parham-Morthland Law Firm before her retirement.
Martha had a love for music and enjoyed singing in the Happy Wanderers singing groups at local nursing homes and in the Holy Family Church Choir. Boots also enjoyed putting together puzzles when time allowed, praying the rosary multiple times daily, and watching sports especially her children and grandchildren. Boots will be remembered by her family and friends for her homemade apple dumplings, goulash and green Jello salad that consist of exactly 215 marshmallows.
Boots’s biggest love was her family. She cherished every family get-together and special events with her family and friends.
