Martha "Martie" (Gardner) Catanzaro, age 77, passed away peacefully at her home on Sunday, February 2, 2025. There will not be a service at Martie's request.

Martha was born on April 22, 1947 in Kansas City, Missouri to Lawrence & Ruth (Richards) Gardner. She married the love of her life Frank Catanzaro on May 14, 1971 in Oklahoma. Martie was a beautiful and loving wife, mother and grandmother. Martie was the best friend and partner that any man could ever ask for.

Survivors include her husband Frank Catanzaro of the home, three children; Troy (Shelby) Catanzaaro of Belton, Missouri, Tammy (Joe Miller) Catanzaro of Clinton, Missouri, and Kevin (LaRonda) Catanzaro of Clinton, Missouri, five grandchildren; Tyler (Kayla) Catanzaro of Blue Springs, Missouri, Jordan (Tyler) Catanzaro of Kansas City, Missouri, Atean (Nicole) Catanzaro of Windsor, Missouri, Chayton (Evangelene) Catanzaro of Blue Springs, Missouri, and Taylor Trull of Clinton, Missouri, along with nine great grandchildren.

Martie was preceded in death by her father, three brothers and one sister.

Arrangements have been entrusted to Vansant-Mills Funeral Home in Clinton, Missouri.