Elizabeth Scott Martin

Elizabeth Scott Martin was welcomed into the arms of the Lord on Wednesday April 28 surrounded by her family after a brave battle with cancer.

Betsy, as she was known by her family and friends was born in Grand Rapids Minnesota in February 1949. She was one of two children born to the late Leslie K. Martin and Edythe C. Martin of Owensboro, KY. Betsy will forever be remembered by her loving mother Edythe C. Martin, adoring sister Linda K. Blood and her husband Richard of Alamogordo, NM; beloved nieces Meredith A. Monroe and her husband Kane of Las Cruces, NM; Lindsay M. Rendon and her husband Rick of Oro Valley, AZ; and her treasured great nieces Macie and Savannah Monroe and great nephews Brock and Jaeton Monroe, all of Las Cruces, NM; along with a devoted group of friends - Yvonne Austin , Ruth Gillaspie, Maxine Goebel, Jody Johnson, Martha O'Flynn, and Sharon Sandefur all from Owensboro, KY, as well as, countless other friends whom were blessed to know her. She will also be missed by her Aunt Doris Lanham of Grand Junction, CO; Uncle Larry Carlson and his wife Deann of League City, TX; Uncle Don Martin of Sonoma CA; Uncle Bob Martin and his wife Peg of Lincoln, MA; and numerous cousins.

As a child, Betsy loved any and all books. Throughout her life, she could hardly be found without a book. Her love of learning led her into the field of education. She graduated from Daviess County High School, obtained her Bachelors of Arts in Education from Murray State University, and earned her Masters degree from Western Kentucky University. She began her teaching career at Apollo High School and moved to Burns Middle School when it opened. During her 30 years of teaching English, History, and Social Studies she touched the lives of numerous students. At Burns Betsy co-sponsored the Kentucky Youth Assembly for 15 years where students learned about the legislative process, researched and wrote their own bills, and presented them to the Kentucky legislature. She also sponsored the Kentucky United Nations Assembly where students researched a specific country and presented information about the countries' health and humanitarian concerns. After retirement, Betsy regularly volunteered and substituted at Burns.

Betsy loved being with her family, reading, traveling, history, music, and spending Friday evenings with special friends. Her travels took her to all 50 states as well as all over the world, such as, Australia, New Zealand, Sweden, Norway, France, Italy, Russia, and Peru to name a few. Some of her favorite sites were the Galapagos Islands, Machu Picchu, and Treasure Island in Fiji.

Family and friends are invited to attend a visitation on Monday May 3, 2010 from 3:30 -5:00 p.m. and a memorial service at 5:00 p.m. at Glenn Funeral Home and Crematory. The family requests expressions of sympathy be made to Susan G. Komen Breast Cancer Research or Hospice of Western Kentucky. The family of Betsy Martin wishes to extend their heartfelt appreciation to Hospice of Western Kentucky and Betsy's wonderful circle of friends, who were like a family to her, for their incredible support.