Mildred Adella Marie Martin Venza

Mrs. Mildred Adella Marie Martin Venza, age 88 of Cleveland and formerly of Palm Beach, Florida, passed away on Sunday, August 05, 2007 at the Northeast Georgia Medical Center following an extended illness. Born in Indianapolis, Indiana on March 28, 1919, she was the daughter of the late Ralph E. and Edith Naomi Kirk Martin. Mrs. Venza had lived in Palm Beach before moving to White County and worked in the nursing field as an LPN since 1970. She was preceded in death by her husband, Frank Venza, 2 sisters, Margaret and Jessie. Survivors include her son and daughter-in-law, Frank M. and Janice W. Venza, Cleveland; sons, Alvin Leroy McMann, Jerry Lee McMann, both of Indianapolis, Indiana; 9 grandchildren in the Indianapolis area; locally survived by: grandson and granddaughter-in-law, Jeff and Melissa Venza, Cumming, GA; granddaughter and grandson-in-law, Jaclyn and Michael Smith, Cleveland; great-grandchild, Josh Venza, Cumming, GA. A memorial service will be held at 6:00 p.m. on Tuesday, August 07, 2007 at Faith Lutheran Church in Cleveland with Pastor Mike McCormick officiating. Mrs. Venza’s wishes were to be cremated and interment will follow at a later date at the Memorial Park Cemetery in Indianapolis, Indiana. Those wishing to express online condolences to the family may do so by visiting www.barrettfh.com In lieu of flowers the family requests that all donations be made to the American Diabetes Association, P.O. Box 11454 Alexandria, VA. 22312 Barrett Funeral Home of Cleveland is in charge of arrangements. (706) 865-3101