Martha Eileen Tanner, 78, of Zanesville, passed away Sun. July 15, 2018 at her home. She was born on Oct. 4, 1939 in Chandlersville, a daughter of the late Erhardt and Bula (Lyons) Eck. She was a member of Finley United Methodist Church where she was very active in the United Methodist Women’s group. She was also a member of the Farm Bureau.  She graduated from Meredith Business College and upon graduation worked in the office of Attorney Vashti Funk. She also worked at Muskingum Livestock Sales, and was employed for 32 years at the Muskingum County Recorder’s Office. She is survived by her husband J. Kinsey Tanner. Two sons Eric (Connie) Tanner and Doug (Kelly) Tanner. Two grandchildren Anna and Brian Tanner. Two sisters Florence (Charles) Klein and Beverly Eck. Two sister-in-laws Yvonne Eck and Anna Eck. One brother-in-law Junior Schell. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by two brothers James Lawrence Eck and Richard Eck, two sisters Evelyn Mock and Marjorie Schell. Two brother-in-laws Eugene Mock and Jerry Kramer.

Friends may call from 2-4 & 6-8 p.m. Wed. July 18, 2018 at WILLIAM THOMPSON & SON FUNERAL HOME 5765 Gladstone Drive White Cottage where funeral services will be held at 11:00 a.m. Thur. July 19, 2018 with Pastor Ron Griffin officiating. Burial will be in Williams Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to Finley United Methodist Church. To sign the online guest book please visit

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