Birth date: Sep 28, 1939 Death date: May 19, 2022
Marthlu Bledsoe, age 82 of Rehoboth Beach, DE, passed away on Thursday, May 19, 2022. She was born on September 28, 1939, in Kirksville, MO, daughter of the late Leslie and Louise (Hutchinson) Bledsoe. Ms. Bledsoe attended Kirksv Read Obituary
One of the first Blagden Alley meetings I attended was at Marthlu and Hal's house on M Street. Marthlu and Hal hosted a lot of meetings and functions in that house and were the nucleus of the burgeoning Blagden Alley/Naylor Court and even O Street Community Associations and advocacy. They left an important legacy in what is a wonderful residential community in downtown DC. They won't be forgotten. Condolences to Hal.
Marthlu was assigned to mentor me, a new kid from the country mid-year in junior high school. It must have been a nuisance to her because she was involved in everything and I was an introvert. What a contrast! She did it with such grace. I worked for Mr. Bledsoe at the bookstore through college. She was very involved with people and issues on camps. She always wanted to make a difference. I knew she would be just as enthusiastic and caring wherever she landed and with whatever issue needed attention.
To the family, I am sure you have many wonderful memories of her contributions to society and the lives of the people with whom she interacted so sustain you in the days ahead, My thoughts are with you. Karen Aeschliman Craig
Attended school with Marthlu and remember her well. Prayers for the family during this time. Doug Conyers
Graduated from Kirksville High School with Marthlu in the class of 1957.
My prayers go out to family and friends as I recall memories of my classmate.
