Martha Lawrence, 78 of Cedar Rapids, passed away at her son's home in Churchill, Texas on December 28, 2014. A Celebration Gathering will be from 1 to 3 p.m., Saturday, January 10, 2015 at The Avacentre at Brosh Chapel. A private family inurnment will be held at later date in Gillette, Wyoming. Martha was born June 1, 1936 in Marion, Ohio, the daughter of Lloyd and Vynila (Bilger) Parks. Martha is survived by her son Rick (Joddi) Stoneburner of Brazoria, Texas; a daughter Deborah Sivak; two grandchildren Aaron Sivak and Stephanie (Aaron) Kallberg; two great grandchildren Charlie and Ariel Kallberg all of Denver, Colorado; brother Bill Parks of Atkins; sister-in-law Pat Parks of Marion, Ohio; numerous nieces and nephews; and a life-long friend, Marion Zupke of Marion. She was preceded in death by her husband, Charles Lawrence; son, Baby Stoneburner, parents Lloyd and Vynila Parks; and brothers, Carl, Herman and Ernie Parks.