Bessie V. Martin Obituary (1934 - 2013)

Bessie Virginia Fisher Martin, 79, of Frederick, MD, passed away on Thursday, July 25, 2013.Born June 1, 1934, in Frederick, she was the daughter of the late Daniel and Ethel Simms Fisher of Frederick.She was a believer of the word of God.She attended Frederick County Schools.She was a devoted mother and homemaker. Bessie is survived by: her children, Balinda Benjamin (Ishom) of Pensacola, FL, Arnold Martin, Jr. (Rosalind) of Martinsburg, WV,Deborah Rollins (Larry) and Virginia Tynes, of Frederick,SheilaZanders (Steven), of Odenton, MD, Darrell Martin, of Frederick, Kimberly Bryant (Robert) of Henderson, NC, and stepson, Thirston Bowie Jr. of Texas; brother, Daniel Fisher (Linda) of Frederick; sister-in-law, Mable Dove of Baltimore, MD; twenty grandchildren; forty great-grandchildren; and a host of nieces, nephews, cousins, friends, and acquaintances. In addition to her parents, Bessie was preceded in death by: daughter, April Duvall (Jay); husband, Arnold Martin Sr.; sisters, Pearl Newman (George) and Ruth Gray (Walter); and long time companion, Thirston Bowie, Sr. The family will receive friends on Tuesday, July 30, 2013, from 5 to 8 p.m. at the Gary L. Rollins Funeral Home, 110 W. South St., Frederick.Funeral services will be held on Weds., July 31, 2013, at noon at Jackson Chapel, UMC, 5609 Ballenger Creek Pike, Frederick, with Pastor Rex Bowens officiating.Burial will follow at Fairview Cemetery, Frederick.