Crionna Rose ‘Crinky’ Martin — UPDATED
Crionna Rose “Crinky” Martin, formerly of Warsaw, passed away at 12:20 a.m. on Friday, April 28, 2023, at Majestic Care of Jefferson Pointe in Fort Wayne at the age of 53.
She was born on Oct. 30, 1969, in Fort Wayne, to Rose Marie “Okie” (Brown) Martin and John Gares Martin Sr. Crinky was a beloved figure her whole life to the people of Warsaw. Because of her special needs, she was always surrounded by kind and caring people. Crinky loved animals, children, bananas and, of course, ice cream! She will be remembered as the character she was. She has gone home to be with Jesus and her Mom and Dad. We can all rejoice in that and sing hallelujah! Crinky will be missed by those who loved her.
She leaves behind her sister, Merry Sue Adams, South Whitley; brother, John G. (wife Paula) Martin Jr., Michigan; and her niece and nephew. She was preceded in death by her mother, Rose, on Oct. 27, 2010, and her father, John, on March 9, 2017.
Crinky will be laid to rest alongside her parents at Oakwood Cemetery in Warsaw. Her life will be celebrated with a memorial gathering from 2-4 p.m. Sunday, May 7, at Redpath-Fruth Funeral Home, 225 Argonne Road, Warsaw. For information, please call Sandra Scarkino at 808-651-4787.
Memorial donations may be directed to Animal Welfare League of Kosciusko County, 1048 S. 325W, Pierceton, IN 46562.
Online condolences may be sent through the funeral home’s website at www.redpathfruthfuneralhome.com.