Zoe Nicole Martin
January 24, 2010 ~ October 20, 2017
Zoe Nicole Martin, 7, Greenwood, entered into Eternal Life on October 20, 2017. Zoe was involved in an automobile accident on the 13th of October.
She was born in Indianapolis on January 24, 2010, and immediately became a gift from God for her loving family and many friends. Zoe was a member of Saints Francis & Clare Catholic Church and the Girl Scout Troop #1062. She was also a proud second grade student at Saints Francis & Clare Catholic School where she excelled in all of her studies. She will be fondly remembered for her sweet and empathetic ways that touched so many during her short life on earth.
Zoe’s family includes her mother, Laura Martin; maternal grandparents, Linda “Katy” and Bud Martin of Greenwood; great grandmother, Ruth Ann VanNote; and a large extended family that includes aunts, uncles, and cousins who loved Zoe dearly.
Friends and family will gather to remember Zoe’s life on Wednesday, October 25, 2017, 4 to 8 p.m., in the Daniel F. O’Riley Funeral Home, 6107 S. East Street, Indianapolis. The Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at 1 p.m., Thursday, October 26, 2017, in SS Francis & Clare Catholic Church, 5901 W. Olive Branch Road, Greenwood. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the SSFC Godparent Scholarship Fund. Envelopes will be available at the funeral home and at church. Visit www.ORileyFuneralHome.com to share a favorite memory, view Zoe’s Life Story Video, or to sign the online guest registry.
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Laura, Bud & Linda and all the family, we continue to lift you up in prayers for courage as you bear this loss. I know sweet Zoe is watching over you all. We will contribute to the SSFC Godparent Scholarship Fund in Zoe’s memory. I have a prior commitment to volunteer at Jasmine’s school in San Antonio on Thursday, but working with the students feels like a good way to honor Zoe too. We will be with you in spirit. Love, cousins Angela, Lester, Bryce & Jasmine
Devon
Posted October 22 at 12:59 PM
Zoe was such a sweet, kind & loving little girl. Adelyn said she always cheered her up when she was having a bad day & always made her smile. We are so deeply saddened for such a loss. We will continue to pray for your family. Rick, Devon, Hayden, Landon & Adelyn Scott.
Thinking and praying for you all
Laura, I have been praying since I heard about the accident that the Lord would wrap you in His arms and comfort you as only He can. I will continue to pray. Wish I could come to the funeral, but I am out of town all week. Lynn Koepper
I struggle to find the words to put on here as I am flooded with memories of sweet Zoe girl. I was there the day you were born in the operating room with your mom. You were the most precious flower girl at our wedding. You had an amazing personality! We will never forget you sweet girl. Our prayers and thoughts go out to Laura, Bud and Linda during this time.
Love, Troy, Nikki, Dylan, and Mila Montgomery
“God, bring comfort and peace. Peace is your essence. Peace is your name. Bring peace to this family who has lost their precious child in death.
We come to you, God because we know that you sorrow, and are acquainted with grief. You too have endured the loss of a child. You empathize.
We can’t help but ask, “Why?” Forgive our insistence, our confusion, even our anger. We believe that you are just, and we ache to understand how this tragic death is an expression of that justice, how it expresses your love. We also know – in our minds at least – that you seldom answer the “why?” question. We press you, but on these matters you are mostly silent.
What we ask instead is “how?” How can we move forward? How can this bring us together and not tear us apart? How can we now live under the shadow of this untimely death? Answer this prayer with your comfort and guidance.
There is no way to remove the pain. The grief is real. The only sanity is to know, to believe, in a life beyond with you, when all the scales are righted and the sufferings are made good. We trust you and your promise that while this child’s life on earth is done, his life beyond has just begun. With that release we lose her and let her go into your arms, then by faith receive in return the boundless comfort of your presence. That is all, that is enough. In Jesus precious name…
My heart grieves for all of you in these hours… Please allow God in to help you through these dark days… Remember her in all she was… Celebrate her life… When you are feeling down remember her in a moment in time that she made you laugh… May you feel an abundance of Gods Love around each of you…
Much Love, Pam Pagan
(Patricia’s Friend in Christ)
Laura, there are no words to soothe your soul or relieve your grief right now. My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family. God bless.
Dearest Laura I with heartfelt compassion to you .Know Zoe was your life and love. Tears for you and your family No words will help Just know I am holding you in my heart.Love you Annie
Laura we are so sorry for your loss! Zoe was such a sweet and caring girl! We will miss her so much. I’m always here for you when you need meߒ“. Tim, Danielle, Michael and Heather.
Laura, Bud and Linda,
May our Lord bless, comfort and bring you peace.
'No eye has seen, no ear has heard, no mind has conceived what God has prepared for those who love him.' 1 Corinthians 2: 9. Zoe brought great joy to her classmates and to me. I am blessed to have been her first grade teacher.
May God Comfort your ❤. In reminding you that Jesus conquer death therefore so she lives.
Laura, Buster & Linda my heart aches for you in losing such a beautful child so young. God had other plans for her and he did not mean for you carry such grief but know he is holding you in his arms and loving you. Zoe is a beautiful rose in Gods Garden. May you find comfort in knowing she is now with God and bringing joy to those near her. Sending you love and hugs. Ruth Ann Jarrell Ricketts
Laura, Buster and Linda, I am without words as I think about your loss of Zoe. I never met her but loved her through the stories and memories Buster told as she grew up into her beautiful self. It was truly a joy every Christmas to choose a special moose from Maine to send her. It made my heart so happy to know she was always excited to receive my box, knowing a moose was waiting to join her family. I send love to you as you release her to soar into the Light knowing her love for you lives forever in your heart. Love, Jahn *
Laura,
I am so incredibly sorry for this immeasurable loss. Zoe knew how much she was loved and was a sweet sweet girl. Anyone who met her was blessed to have known her. I pray for comfort for your broken heart, healing for your broken soul, and hope for your tomorrows.
Will always remember her smile and imagination. Always loved the stories that my daughter told me about her friend Zoe.
Heaven has gained another Angel…. my prayers are with you all. Love Janet Cowden
Oh, Sweet Zoe! During lunch I sing Alleluia to signal it’s time for our closing prayer. Zoe’s table always wanted to help me lead. During the week before Fall break, Zoe folded her hands, bowed her head and sang Alleluia with me. I pointed out her reverence and she gave me the sweetest smile ever. Yesterday at mass with the seminarians at Saint Meinrad, as we sang Alleluia, I just knew Zoe was singing with the angels. We will never forget your sweet spirit. Mrs Taylor
Heaven gained such a sweet little angel, but this loss is just heartbreaking. I pray that God wraps his loving arms around you and comforts you and all those whose lives Zoe touched, Laura. Rest in the knowledge that you will be one day reunited in heaven with Zoe for all eternity. Until then I pray your faith, family and friends sustain you. I know Zoe will be your guardian angel and always be with her mommy.
Laura, i can not comprehend the pain you and your family are feeling….ZOE was a angel sent from heaven and why she was taken so soon is unknown to us all….i love u so much and am here for anything, anytime. Shine bright Zoe….shine bright forever.
Laura – my heart is shattered for you over this. I can’t even comprehend it. I wrap my arms around you so tight and pray for you and your family. I wish I could be there with you right now. God speed to your little angel I am SO sorry words just cannot express enough. Love you my friend. Prayers of healing and comfort for you all during these times. Amen
I didn’t have the privilege of meeting little Zoe, but I wanted to let your family know that you will all be in my thoughts and prayers. I’m so sorry to hear of her passing. I will be praying for peace and comfort during this difficult time. To put a name with a face, we are distant cousins. My mother Judy was pretty close to Linda Kay and them growing up.
In my 48 years of life I have only known love three times and you and your mother or two of them I love you like your my own daughter and you will be missed every second of the rest of my life you taught me how to love unconditionally and for that I am grateful I love you Zoe
In my 48 years of life I have only known love three times and you and your mother are two of them I love you like your my own daughter and you will be missed every second of the rest of my life you show me how to love unconditionally and for that I am grateful I love you Zoe
Dear Zoe’s family :
I just want to raise my prayer for you guys. I hope you recover soon with the love of Jesus. We’re with you. Peace, faith and strength be with you.
Iker’s family
Dear Family:
We, the families of The Compassionate Friends, send you our heartfelt condolences on Zoe’s passing.
The Compassionate Friends is an international grief support group for parents, grandparents and siblings who have suffered the heartbreaking loss of a child. Our only mission is to provide comfort, hope and support to every family experiencing the death of a son or daughter, brother or sister, or grandchild, and to help others better assist the grieving family.
We meet monthly on the first Tuesday at the First Baptist Church, 99 W. Main St, Greenwood, IN 46142 and on the third Thursday at the Epworth United Methodist, 6450 Allisonville Road, Indianapolis, IN 46220.
If and when you are ready to do so, please join us for either, or both, meetings.
We Need Not Walk Alone. We are The Compassionate Friends.
The Compassionate Friends
Central Indiana Chapter
(317) 250-0351 (Jodie)
http://www.tcfcentralindiana.org
http://www.compassionatefriends.org
larry.gardner@tcfcentralindiana.org
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Zoe, you will forever be missed by those of us left behind. We still see you, we still talk to you. You are so very loved kid :). Annabelle and Abby remind me every day that you are in a better place, running, jumping, laughing! But sometimes, it makes us miss you a little more because WE would like to see that :). We were lucky to have had you in our lives, lucky to have known such an awesome person. We are grateful. Love ya kid, always.
Dear Laura and Family, It has been a long time since we have connected and I am so saddened by the news of Zoe. I came to your baby shower Laura and made Zoe a baby quilt. Words can not express my deep heartfelt sympathy that I wish to extend to you and your family. You and your family will be remembered in my prayers and be ever present in my heart. Love and prayers, Dianne Purcell
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