Bessie Lucille Martin

We are sad to announce the death of Bessie Martin, 80, of Woodway. She passed away Monday, April 17, 2023, at Ascension Providence Hospital, surrounded by her family.

A memorial service will be held at 10:00 a.m., Wednesday, April 26, at Wilkirson-Hatch-Bailey Funeral Home.

Bessie was born January 24, 1943, in Seguin, to Elmer Reneau and Lucille Phillips Reneau. Bessie was educated as a beautician and worked for many years as a beautician and later as a homemaker.

She was preceded in death by her father, Elmer Reneau; mother, Lucille Reneau; her husband, Lester B. Martin; brother, Donald Reneau; and sister, Patsy Stolinski.

She is survived by her sons, Lester B. Martin, III and wife, Sarah, Micky L. Martin and wife, Lisa and Michael R. Martin and wife, Chrissy; daughters, Stacey Martin and Theresa Cardoza and husband, Lonnie; brother, Elmer Reneau; sisters, Sharron and Vera; 12 grandchildren, Derek, Mikey, Emma, Kaylee, Matthew, Zack, Ryan, Kaylin, Sawyer, Madalynn, Ace, Nicholas, and Oliver; five step-grandchildren, Joleen, Daisy, Alexis, Savannah, and Destiny; one great-grandchild, Ross; and step great-grandchildren, Aniyah, Liam, Darius, and Leo.

In 1963, she married Lester B. Martin who was the love of her life. He passed away in 2020. Her dream was to have a family and to care for them.

All that I am or ever hope to be, I owe to my angel....Mother.

Bessie's greatest joy in life was loving her family and special times with them. She loved going to garage sales, comedy movies, learning technology and going out to eat. She always cooked meals for her entire family including extended family. Sunday dinner was her specialty. Bessie cared for her family not so much as an obligation, but because of who she was and the love she had for family. Bessie definitely lived life to the fullest and will be missed by all. She touched so many people throughout her life.

The family would like to express their appreciation to the staff at Ascension Providence ICU for all their care and support.

Grandma, you left us beautiful memories. Your love is still our guide. Although we cannot see you, you will always be at our side.

The family invites you to leave a message or memory on our "Tribute Wall" at www.WHBfamily.com.