Our Precious Martha Ann Bowyer, 43, of St. Albans, went to Heaven on Wednesday, August 13, 2014 after a hard fought short illness. She was surrounded by her loving family and friends.
She was preceded in death by her loving father Phillip C. Bowyer.
Martha was born November 10, 1970, in South Charleston, WV. She lived a good and happy life. She was a member of Highlawn Baptist Church where she served in different capacities. She would start the prayer chains; helped people get rides to appointments; check on the shut-ins and many others every day. She was WSAZ News Channel 3 Home Town Hero in September 2000. She was a St. Albans High School graduate in 1989. Martha loved watching football and never missed a game all three years of high school. She was a girl scout. Martha loved to travel: some of her favorite trips were her graduation present from Dad – A Caribbean cruise with her Mom, Sister Brenda, and Grandmother Edens. A trip Out west to Olympia, WA to visit Brother Paul and family, then on to CA to visit Aunt Debbie & JR, Aunt Emmajean & family. She went to Richmond, VA and stayed at the Jefferson Hotel to attend her special friend’s wedding of Patti Ruch to John Holt. She also loved getting backstage for pictures at concerts to see John R. Scheider, and the WCAW Family Reunion with Kathy Mettea, Shelly West, etc. to name a few.
Surviving are her loving family: Mother Dorothy Edens Bowyer; Brother Paul (Diane) Bowyer of Lacey, WA; Sister Brenda (Jeff) Hughes of Dunbar, WV, Nieces and nephews – JP (Laura) Hughes, Apex, NC; Sarah Hughes, High Point, NC; Russ Bowyer, Alyse (Joe) Spears, and Rebecca Bowyer, Olympia, WA. Great Niece and nephews: Alayna Spears, Olympia, WA; Jackson and Jonathan Hughes, Apex, NC; and of course her beloved dog Lady; Preceded in death loving father Phillip C. Bowyer.
A celebration of Martha’s life will be 1 pm Friday, August 15, at Highlawn Baptist Church, St. Albans, with Rev. Mark Stauffer officiating. Burial will follow at Cunningham Memorial Park, St. Albans.
The family will receive friends from 11am to 1 pm Friday before the service.
The family wishes to thank the outstanding Doctors and Nurses at CAMC Memorial SICU & Hospice Care for Martha’s excellent care.
In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Highlawn Baptist Church, 2304 Jefferson Ave., St. Albans, WV 25177. Or Hospice Care 1606 Kanawha Blvd., West, Charleston, WV 25387.
TO Dot and family 8-15-14
I just saw the paper this evening to late to come Martha’s viewing. We had been praying for her at our church. She is not suffering anymore. I have many good memories of Martha since we went to junior and senior high school together. My thoughts and prayers are with you all during this difficult time. Love and Prayers John Patty and Kelly Carter
I loved martha so much I use to babysit her and took care of her of her and went shopping with you all
I love you all .Dot you are like a second mom to me you all in my prayers I love you sorry I didn’t come to the funeral i love you off I can do anything let me know
I am sorry to hear about Martha’s passing. May she rest in peace!! I remembered growing up with her in church and school, she was always so happy and thoughtful! Prayers be with her family as well dealing with the sorrow.
Melissa Parsons & Family
Mrs. Bowyer and family,
I am very sad to hear of Martha’s passing. Even though I have not seen her in several years, I think of her often. She lived a full life and I hope you all find peace knowing that. Many hugs and prayers are being send to you from all of us in North Carolina. We love you!
‘so sorry to hear of your Loss Paul…for you and your family. I remember Martha’s birth when we were in high school and our concern for her. May you and yours find comfort in the celebration of the precious gift of Martha’s life!
I’m so sorry to hear about Martha I love u all very much we lived on the hill beside til we were all grown up. you all our in my heart but she’s no longer in pain up there walking and having a conversation with her dad and my mother. If there is anything I can do let me know love u guys god bless