<!-- FH = Meadors Funeral Home, Republic -->Mary Christine "Chris" MartinMary Christine "Chris" Martin, age 53, of Republic, went home to be with her Lord and Savior on Tuesday, November 1, 2011 in Cox South Hospital, Springfield. She was born March 29, 1958 in Springfield.Known as "Chrissy" by her parents, "Mom" by her children, and "Namaw" by her grandson Cooper, Chris was loved by many. She made her home in Republic where she grew up and attended high school. She was dedicated in her work as a Parts Supervisor for American Eagle Airlines. Chris was an avid gardener and cook and she enjoyed traveling, horseback riding and spending time with family. She made the courageous and selfless choice to share the gift of her life by being an organ donor. She will be so greatly missed.Chris is survived by her loving family: mother, Marlene Adams; father, David Gossett; brother and sister-in-law, Rocky and Faith Gossett; daughter and son-in-law, Ashley and Clinton Choate; son and daughter-in-law Chad and Jill Cooper; grandson, Cooper Choate; close friends, Ronnie Martin and Dave Babington; and many more family and friends.A celebration of Chris' life will be held Friday, November 4, 2011, with a visitation beginning at 6:00 p.m., followed by the service at 7:30 p.m., in Meadors Funeral Home, Republic. In lieu of flowers, memorial gifts may be made to Cox Health Foundation, 3525 S. National, Suite 204, Springfield, MO 65807 for the benefit of the Neuro-Trauma Intensive Care Unit. Online condolences may be made at www.meadorsfuneralhome.com.