📘 Clara E. Martin was born in Mansfield, Ohio. She is the mother of nine children and the grandmother of 35 grandchildren. She graduated as valedictorian from Madison High, received her bachelor degree in education from Ashland University and pursued a degree in Christian education at Asbury Theological Seminary. She taught the elementary grades in the Lexington and Mansfield schools for thirty years, two of which were teaching Bible. She served as coworker with her husband, Dr. Donald Martin, in pastoral work, jail ministry and in the founding of a thriving church. Mrs. Martin has previously published two books: an autobiography titled, "Grandma''s Stroll Down Memory Lane, " and a children''s book titled, "The Mysterious Adventure of Bill and Nell."