Roberta Martell
Roberta Louise Henderson Martell, 84, of Poplar died Jan. 23, 2021, at Poplar Hospital.
She was born July 20, 1936, in Poplar, the only daughter of Sahnos Henderson and Emma Warclub.
Her life changed when she met her future husband Floyd “Dominic” Martell Sr. They married in June 1954 in Fairview. Her family became and always was the center of her life.
She graduated with her bachelor of science of social work with honors and had her license in addiction counseling, BSW, LAC. She worked over 60 years in human services. Starting at an early age working the fields, nursing, ambulance crew, social services and finally an addiction counselor at the Spotted Bull Treatment Center. She spent over 20 years in her role and was very involved in the resources and events that SBTC held.
She was renowned for her quilting skills. She was an avid quilter, pouring her heart and soul into crafting each quilt. This was not just a hobby or for profit, but was a way to communicate her love for her family. She could be seen supporting her children and grandchildren’s sporting events, from the boxing club, basketball, football, volleyball, wrestling, track and cross country. She loved to sit and visit with old and new friends alike. She was proud of her veteran and active-duty family in the military. She was a very humble woman and devoted her whole life to her husband and the family they had together.
She was preceded in death by her husband, Floyd “Dominic” Martell Sr.; brothers, Buddy Campbell, Stanley Henderson and Eugene Henderson; sons, Jack Martell and Floyd Martell Jr.; daughter, Lori Ann Martell; and three grandchildren.
She is survived by her children, Betty Martell, Monica Walking Eagle, Frank Martell, Stanley Martell, Sophia Youngman and Mildred Martell; and numerous grandchildren and great-grandchildren.
A wake will be held Friday, Feb. 5, at 7 p.m. at the Poplar Cultural Center. The funeral service will be held Saturday, Feb. 6, at 11 a.m. at the Poplar Cultural Center. Interment will follow at the Martell family home. Due to COVID-19, facial coverings and social distancing will be adhered.
