The full and blessed life that was bestowed upon Eula V. Martin Stallworth ended peacefully while sleeping on January 19, 2013 in the home of her daughter in Normal, IL at the age of 99.7 years old. Mrs. Stallworth was born on May 25, 1913 in Madison County, Tennessee the only child of Willie Martin and Lunna Collins. At the age of thirteen she moved to St. Louis, entering Simmons School and then went on to graduate from Charles Sumner High School, January 26, 1934. On October 30, 1938 she married Albert J. Stallworth, Sr. Two children were born to their union, a son Albert Jr. and a daughter, Corsandra. Her husband and son preceded her in death.
Mrs. Stallworth was a devout Christian, and a 79 year, lifetime member, of Kennerly Temple Church of God in Christ. She was active in many organizations. She served as an Adult Sunday School teacher, church wedding coordinator, member and treasurer of the Mission Department, composed church condolences, Women’s Department officer, and the Sunshine Band Jurisdictional Leader.
After a fall in 2003 outside of her home, an admirable decision was reached by her doctor and daughter to relocate her to Normal, IL to live with and be cared for by her daughter. The move did not interfere with her keeping ties with her home church with occasional visits. Aging contributed to her failing health; but a fall in 2011, in which she fractured her hip, intensified the process. After a year of bed confinement, Mrs. Stallworth answered the call to enter into eternal rest.
Her love and concern for people still lingers in the hearts of all those she touched. She will be greatly missed by her family, especially Corsandra (her daughter), and Martin (grandson), a host of cousins, nieces, and close family friends.
A Memorial Celebration Service is scheduled at Kennerly Temple Church of God in Christ for February 16, 2013 at 11:00 am.
