Martha L. Lickliter

Martha L. Lickliter passed away on October 10, 2026, in Carmel, Indiana, at the age of 92. She was born on March 5, 1934, in Indianapolis, and her long life was marked by devotion to her family, a deep and steady faith in God, and the simple joys that brought people together.

After graduating from George Washington High School where she was crowned "Miss Snowflake" as The Winter Seasonal Royalty, she obtained employment at Linkbelt on the far west side of Indianapolis before marrying and supporting the love of her life and his goals of attending Hanover College and starting a family.

Martha was a homemaker whose care and presence helped shape the lives of those around her. She loved card games and delighted in music and dancing. She enjoyed garage sales, treasured game nights with family and friends, and especially loved spending time supporting her children at their sporting activities. These moments, shared over the years, became part of the happy rhythm of her life and the memories her family will continue to hold close.

Her strong faith in God was the foundation of her life. It guided her, sustained her, and was reflected in the way she loved her family and welcomed time spent with others. She was a member at Valley Mills Christian Church, Traders Point Christian Church and had membership at Clermont Christian Church.

Martha was preceded in death by her husband, Donald Lickliter; her son, Craig Lickliter; her father and mother, Gordon and Venita Craig; and her sister, Barbara Singleton.

She leaves behind a loving family who will carry her memory forward: her daughter, Kim Gholdson (Ron), and her sons, Coy Lickliter (Annie) and Keith Lickliter; 11grandchildren; 13 great grandchildren and 1 great great grandchild. In their lives, and in the many family gatherings and shared traditions she cherished, Martha’s love will continue to be felt. Her memory will remain a blessing to those who knew her and loved her.

Visitation will be held on Friday, November 6, 2026, from 11:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. at Flanner Buchanan- Washington Park North, 2706 Kessler Blvd W Dr, Indianapolis, IN 46228. A funeral service will follow at 1:00 p.m.

In lieu of flowers, the family kindly requests that memorial contributions be made to the Cystic Fibrosis Foundation, Indiana Chapter, in honor of Martha. cff.org/indiana