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Lake Wales - Martha E. Baxley, age 74, passed away on July 23, 2026, at Advent Health Lake Wales. She was born on June 12, 1952, in Owosso, MI. She was a Homemaker. She enjoyed fishing, playing bingo, doing arts & crafts and shopping. She was preceded in death by her parents Alvin and Virginia Ordiway, daughter April Baxley, grandson Jordan Bavaro, sister Margie Leonard. She is survived by her husband Steve Baxley of Lake Wales, daughter Lisa Baxley of Lake Wales, son Steve Baxley, Jr. of Bartow, sister Amy Beard (Richard) of Plant City, brother Alvin Ordiway (Rita) of Tampa, 9 grandchildren, 19 great grandchildren and dog Aggie. Family will receive friends on Saturday, August 8, 2026, from 10:00 AM - 11:00 AM at Whidden-McLean Funeral Home, Bartow. Funeral Service will be held Saturday, August 8, 2026, at 11:00 AM at Whidden-McLean Funeral Home. Condolences to family at www.whiddenmcleanfuneralhome.com
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