MARTIN, Annabelle "Toni" Age 82, of Fairfield passed away on November 10, 2016 at Hospice of Hamilton. She was born on January 30, 1934 in Hamilton, Ohio to William and Sarah (nee Lunsford) Martin. Toni was a Clerk of Courts at the Hamilton Municipal Court, Fairfield Municipal Court, Butler County Common Pleas Court, and Butler County Probate Court. She was instrumental in establishing the first full time court for the city of Fairfield. She is survived by her brother, William Ridenour; sister, Rhoda Shepard; many friends especially, Lesley Ruhr, Dale Paullus, Herbert Asher, Judge Henry Brewer, Judge James Walsh, the late Judge David Niehaus; and her dear fellow court coworkers. Preceded in death by her parents; siblings, Charles Ridenour, Harold Ridenour, Robert Ridenour, and Mary Lou Thompson. Toni donated her body to the University of Cincinnati Anatomical Donation Program. Her legacy of kindness and altruism is reflected in this donation. Toni never met a stranger, human or 4 legged. She was an exemplary person; she was compassionate to all and would have given her last dime to help the less fortunate. Toni enjoyed playing cards and visiting with her many friends. All who knew her will miss her kind words, delightful smile, and her big heart. A memorial service will be held on Sunday November 20, 2016 at 2 p.m. at the Avance Funeral Home and Crematory, 4976 Winton Rd., Fairfield, 45014. Memorial contributions may be given to Animal Friends Humane Society, 1820 Princeton Rd. Hamilton, 45011. Condolences may be offered at www.avancefuneralhome.com