Martha Jerrilynn (Ottley) Bastida Obituary
With profound sadness, we say goodbye to Martha Jerrilynn (Ottley) Bastida of Ann Arbor, Michigan, whose vibrant spirit touched the lives of many. Martha Jerrilynn left this world on July 11, 2025 at the age of 80, leaving a void in the lives of so many people. Leave a sympathy message to the family in the guestbook on this memorial page of Martha Jerrilynn (Ottley) Bastida to show support.
As we bid farewell to this cherished soul, solace is taken in the memories held dear — the laughter shared, the wisdom imparted, the moments of quiet reflection in their presence. Though Martha Jerrilynn may no longer walk among us, her spirit lives on in the echoes of her kindness, the warmth of her embrace, and the light of her enduring love.
She was predeceased by: her parents, William Ottley and Marjorie Ottley Purpur; and her husband Ignacio Bastida. She is survived by: her daughter Maria "Ellie" Bastida; and her siblings, William Ottley (Carol), Ronald Ottley, Carolyn Hilgeman (James), Lorna Ficker (Robert) and Larry Ottley.
Memorial contributions can be made in Martha's name to Shaw Nature Reserve (https://www.missouribotanicalgarden.org).
