Martha Bishop Kessinger

I just learned of Mrs. Kessinger's passing. She and her husband, B.L. were the Chairs of the Swim Committee during the 9 wonderful summers that I spent as a lifeguard and Swim Coach at Idle Hour during the '70's. They were very kind and supportive of me as a young man, and I developed enormous respect for them both and became close with the whole family. B.L. wrote me a letter of recommendation for medical school at UK and their whole family took me to dinner when I graduated. My sincere...

I loved Martha dearly as my "adopted Mother". She has been my mentor and friend for close to 40 years. She will be missed but oh, how the angels and loved ones already there must be rejoicing in Heaven. With sincere sympathy Stanene Hickey

So sorry about your Mom. Recovering from shingles. Oh so many wonderful memories especially at swimming pools with Beth and Kendall and Lee. ,Sandy

So sorry not to make her service but am recovering from shingles. Oh so many many good memories. Sarah Davis

I only just learned that you lost your precious mother Martha, and I am deeply sorry for her passing. Martha was my mother´s dear friend for many years and most of all I remember her kind and loving spirit. I will treasure the memory of Martha and send love to your family

To have known her all of my life is truly a blessing. "Aunt" Martha was the star of our family Christmas party and ALWAYS had new jokes and funny stories to share. She loved her family and friends with her whole heart and we will all miss her, but I know BL will be so happy for the reunion with his girl! With love and heartfelt symathy, Lucy

Today, apr 7 is the first I knew about Martha. I am so surprised and sad I had no idea she was leaving us - I was hoping for dinner together this spring. I will miss her, I loved her - such a friend fo so long.

In reality all we leave behind are the memories from those we love and those who have loved us. In life, we are fortunate to be able to count on one hand , those people whose memories impact our lives and which we carry with us throughout our lives. Mrs Kessinger was such a person to me. She was the epitome of what defines a true southern lady. She always wrote me small personal thank you notes for the little things I did for Sandy. She treated me like a son.
She made the effort to come...

A true Lady and always shared her friendship . She will be missed by all of us