Martha Corinne Bowsher, 99, was a beloved wife, mother, grandmother, great-grandmother and friend. She celebrated her 99th birthday with three cakes and her great-grandchildren from London, England. She is the only daughter of Melvin and Irene Barnett born on July 7, 1922 in Washington County, IN. She grew up in Mitchell, IN a place that remained close to her heart throughout her life. It was here that she met her husband, Harold Bowsher, a Rose-Hulman student and Terre Haute native. They married in Muskogee, Oklahoma in 1942. During World War II, Martha worked for the War Production Board in Indianapolis granting or declining applications for the use of steel. One application even came from the governor himself. After the war ended, Martha and her husband lived in Evanston, IL and Arlington, VA finally settling in Terre Haute to raise three children: Susan, Sally and Thomas. She worked at the YMCA and Bowsher Insurance Agency. Martha and her family moved to Parke County, Indiana where she lived for more than 50 years. She was an active volunteer in the Presbyterian Church, Sigma Kappa, The Guild at Union Hospital Clinton, The League of Women Voters, HELP, Newcomer’s Club, local bridge groups and numerous other organizations in Vigo and Parke County. In her life, Martha enjoyed reading, completing sudoku and crosswords, playing bridge and golf, gardening, travelling and exploring her genealogy. Martha is preceded in death by her parents, husband and son. She is survived by her two daughters, Sally Curley and Susan Loyd; four grandchildren; and five great-grandchildren. The family of Martha would like to thank the caring staff at the Gibson Family Hospice Center, as well as Bob Stewart and Terri Keller for their kindness and friendship. A celebration of life will be arranged at a later date to include close family. Contributions in her memory can be made to: The Parke County Community Foundation – Harold E & Martha C Bowsher Legacy Fund, PO Box 276, Rockville, IN 47872; Rose-Hulman Institute of Technology – Student Scholarships, 5500 Wabash Ave, Terre Haute, IN 47803; or Hospice of the Wabash Valley, 400 8th Ave, Terre Haute, IN 47804. Roselawn Funeral Home was entrusted with the arrangements. Memories and expressions of sympathy can be shared at www.roselawnfuneralhome.net.