Martha Ann Bellows

Martha Ann Bellows Eaton Rapids Age 80, passed away in Lansing, August 9, 2009. She was born in Lansing, November 3, 1928, the daughter of Fern L. (Stark) Sawdy and Jacob W. Thompson. Martha lived in Eaton Rapids all of her adult life. She married George H Bellows on June 20, 1947 in Okemos. She was employed for many years by the Eaton Rapids Medical Clinic, where she worked in the billing department. Martha was an expert quilter, which earned her many blue ribbons throughout the state. She was a seamstress, gardener and homemaker. Martha canned and preserved her garden vegetables and fruits for years. Martha, George and their children spent many summers at Horsehead Lake in Mecosta swimming, boating, skiing and fishing. She loved to fish. Martha is survived by her husband George; son, Allan A. Bellows of Eaton Rapids; daughters, Susan M. Bellows of Charlotte, Deborah L. (James) Charles of Eaton Rapids; 5 grandchildren, Chad (Donna) Bellows, Laura (Caleb) Phelps, Jessica (Robert) Harbitz, Abigail Buchin and Jennie Charles; 3 great-grandchildren, Addison Bellows, Owen Bellows and Stephanie Colosky. She was preceded in death by her parents; grandson, Patrick Bellows; brothers, Jacob Thompson and Howard Thompson. Funeral Services will be 11 am, Thursday, August 13, 2009, at the Shelly-Odell Funeral Home, 518 S. Main St., Eaton Rapids, with Pastor Randy Royston officiating. Visitation will be held Wednesday 6-8 pm at the funeral home. Interment will be in Rosehill Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to the Eaton Community Hospice, 2675 S. Cochrane Rd., Charlotte, MI 48813. www.shellyodell.com