Martha Ann Blizzard

Martha Ann Blizzard, 75, of Friendly, WV died Friday morning, November 19th, 2010 at Wheeling Park Hospital after a courageous battle with cancer. Martha was born November 10, 1935 to Marcus Lafyette and Maude Shaffer of Charleston, WV. She was preceded in death by her husband Russell, whom she loved and shared her life with for 40 yrs. Martha was also preceded in death by her 10 brothers and sisters. Hobbies were camping, fishing, family events and spending time with her loving pet, Ginger. Martha worked for 35 years for the WV Tyler County Board of Education. Martha is survived by her three children and their spouses, Fredrick Quinton and Sandy Blizzard of New Martinsville, WV, Debra Ann and Steve Donaldson of Marshall, IL, Tamela and Worden Rustemeyer of Friendly, WV; two step children, Ronnie and Donna of South Charleston, WV. Martha is further survived by eight grandchildren, Kylee and Andrew Blizzard of Hampton, VA, Tyler Blizzard of New Martinsville, WV, Ashley Brown ( husband Jeff) of Tyler City, WV, Jericho Beauchamp of Friendly, WV, Brittanie and Judah Donaldson of Marshall, IL,Chelsea Turner (husband Matt) of Marshall, IL, Kim Nelson of New Martinsville WV; Martha is also survived by four great grandchildren, Brahdon Bayse, Alex Beauchamp, Jackson Reece Turner, Luke Heddrick, and Baby Will to be born December 14, 2010. Funeral Services for Martha will be held Wednesday, November 24, 2010 at Myers Funeral home in Sistersville, WV. Visitation hours are 11:00 a.m. to 1:00pm. The Funeral will commence at 1:00 p.m. with Rev. Steve Donaldson presiding. Online condolences may be offered at myersfuneralhomewv.com.