Alva
Alva Measell
d. August 11, 2012
Mrs, Alva Lee Martin Measell, 90, of Frederick, died on Saturday, Aug. 11, at Frederick Memorial Hospital.
Alva was the wife of the late Robert Ernest Measell, who died on February 11, 2002. They were married on March 23, 1946, in Fairland, MD.
She was born on March 19, 1922, the youngest child of the late Walter Bird Martin and Annie Cooper Martin from Bridgeport, Texas.
Alva moved to Washington, DC, with her sister, Abbie, during World War II.
She worked for the federal government for over 30 years. She began her employment as a file clerk with the FBI, and retired from the Naval Surface Weapons Center, White Oak, MD.
Alva was an active member of First Baptist Church of Frederick. She enjoyed breakfasts with the church Fun Bunch and activities with the Red Hats. She especially enjoyed trips to Texas for family reunions.
Surviving are her daughter, Linda Phillips and husband Ron of New Market; her son, Robert Lee Measell of Frederick; her granddaughter, Rebecca Peacock and husband Brian of New Market; and five great-grandchildren. She was predeceased by six sisters and three brothers.
The family will receive friends at the Stauffer Funeral Home, 1621 Opossumtown Pike, Frederick on Thursday, August 16 from 6-8 PM where a funeral service will be held on Friday, August 17 at 11 AM. Rev. Larry Eubanks will officiate.
Memorial contributions may be made to the First Baptist Church of Frederick Building Fund, 7040 Bowers Rd, Frederick, MD 21702.
Alva was the wife of the late Robert Ernest Measell, who died on February 11, 2002. They were married on March 23, 1946, in Fairland, MD.
She was born on March 19, 1922, the youngest child of the late Walter Bird Martin and Annie Cooper Martin from Bridgeport, Texas.
Alva moved to Washington, DC, with her sister, Abbie, during World War II.
She worked for the federal government for over 30 years. She began her employment as a file clerk with the FBI, and retired from the Naval Surface Weapons Center, White Oak, MD.
Alva was an active member of First Baptist Church of Frederick. She enjoyed breakfasts with the church Fun Bunch and activities with the Red Hats. She especially enjoyed trips to Texas for family reunions.
Surviving are her daughter, Linda Phillips and husband Ron of New Market; her son, Robert Lee Measell of Frederick; her granddaughter, Rebecca Peacock and husband Brian of New Market; and five great-grandchildren. She was predeceased by six sisters and three brothers.
The family will receive friends at the Stauffer Funeral Home, 1621 Opossumtown Pike, Frederick on Thursday, August 16 from 6-8 PM where a funeral service will be held on Friday, August 17 at 11 AM. Rev. Larry Eubanks will officiate.
Memorial contributions may be made to the First Baptist Church of Frederick Building Fund, 7040 Bowers Rd, Frederick, MD 21702.
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