Martha Ann Waller, age 74 of Placentia, California and formerly of Paris, passed away January 8, 2020 at St. Jude Medical Center in Fullerton, California. She was an elementary school teacher, teaching at Redmon School in Paris for one year, Crestwood School for two years, and in the Anaheim California City School District for thirty-four years.  She was a member of St. Mary's Catholic Church in Paris and St. Joseph Catholic Church in Placentia, California.  She also held memberships in the Anaheim Elementary Education Association, the California Teachers Association, the National Education Association, and the Delta Kappa Gamma Organization for Educators.

Born August 29, 1945 in Terre Haute, Indiana, she was the daughter of the late Robert F. and Patricia Ann (Murphy) Waller. She is survived by her sister Kathy Waller of Placentia, California an Aunt Hazel Smith of Bradenton, Florida, and several cousins.  She was preceded in death by her parents and three aunts; Mary Duncan, Jerry Geekie, and Ruth Ashley.

Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at 11:00 a.m. Friday, January 24, 2020 at St. Mary's Catholic Church in Paris with Rev. Fr. Angel Sierra officiating. Burial will follow in St. Mary's Cemetery.  Visitation is private.  Memorial contributions may be made to the charity of the donor's choice.  Stewart and Carroll Funeral Home is assisting the family with the arrangements.  For further information and online condolences, please visit www.stewartandcarrollfuneralhome.com .