Martha Jean Greenwood

Martha Jean Greenwood, a longtime resident of Eureka, Kansas, passed away peacefully surrounded by love on Friday evening, April 17, 2026, at the age of 93 at Overland Park Regional Hospital.

Martha was born in Augusta, Kansas on September 30th, 1932, the youngest child of Oscar and Maude Brenton. She later moved and was educated in the Teterville and Leon areas.

On December 24, 1948 she was united in marriage to Billie Greenwood. They first met on a blind date and he was the love of her life. They made their home in Eureka, KS, where they had three daughters, Linda, Jane, and Susan. They had a love story for the ages for 66 years before Bill passed away in February of 2015. She was a childcare provider for many years before taking a position with the Eureka school district. She provided delicious meals for the children of the Headstart program, where she cared for others in the same quiet, nurturing way she cared for her own family. She was a lifelong member of the First United Methodist Church of Eureka.

Martha and Bill rarely missed a moment, whether it was a sporting event, music program, or a simple sleepover request. Her presence was a constant source of comfort, encouragement, and joy.

Martha is survived by her daughters: Linda and husband Mike of Eureka, Jane and husband Mike of Emporia, Susan and husband Joe of Kansas City. Her ten grandchildren: Billy, Amy, Scott, Chad, Patrick, Matthew, Sara, Anna, Erin and Kyle. She leaves behind ten great-grandchildren, one sister-in-law, Wanda Girard, one brother-in-law, Lonnie Lorance, and several nieces and nephews.

She was preceded in death by her loving husband, her parents, her sister, Mary Jane Brenton and her brother, James Brenton.

A funeral service is planned for Sunday, April 26th, 2:00 p.m. at the First United Methodist Church of Eureka.

Memorials may be made to the First United Methodist Church of Eureka.

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