Sesta Mae "Candie" Martin
Sesta Mae "Candie" Martin
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Sesta Mae "Candie" Martin, 48, of East Bank, passed away on Friday, October 3, 2025.
Born June 7, 1977, at Beckley, she was the daughter of the late Marvin and Jean Cox.
Sesta loved to sing, cook, and travel. She especially enjoyed spending time with her grandbabies.
In addition to her parents, she is also preceded in death by her two brothers, Timothy and Darrell Church; and three grandsons, Asher Kessler and Bentley Atkinson.
Those left to cherish her memory include her daughter, Gloria Atkinson and her husband, Kameron; her son, Leroy Kessler, seven grandchildren, Aleigha, Khloe, Oaklea, Journiee, Kora, River, and Willow.
In keeping with her wishes, she will be cremated and a memorial service will be held at a later date.
Online condolences may be expressed to the family at www.tyreefuneralhome.com
The family of Sesta Martin is being cared for by Tyree Funeral Home.
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