Angie Martin Busbee

Angie Martin Busbee, age 81, passed away peacefully on January 25, 2013 in Erie, PA. She was born on July 5, 1931 to the late Charles and Ora (Ramsey) Martin of Gretna, VA.
Angie graduated from Gretna High School in Gretna, VA and then attended Radford College (Women's Division of Virginia Polytechnic Institute) with a major of biology and chemistry. She also completed coursework at American University and George Washington University. She worked as Chief Hematologist at Alexandria Hospital, Alexandria, VA and proceeded to become the Laboratory Manager for Thermoclad Plastics Company, Erie, PA, where she worked for 25 years until she retired.
While working full time, she raised five children and was very involved in volunteer activities. She was an active volunteer for the Fairfield Volunteer Fire Department Auxiliary, American Legion Auxiliary, and a long-standing member and volunteer for the Women of the Moose. Angie was a dedicated member of the Republican Party and served as the Tri-Community Chairperson, Secretary to the Erie County Republican party, and the advisor for the Teenage Republicans (T.A.R.S.).
She is preceded in death by her husband, Willis U. Busbee; daughter, Myra L. Busbee; brother, David Martin; sister, Ruth (Martin) Shelton; and brother-in-law, Edrie Shelton. Angie is survived by daughter, Florence Shuss and husband, Mark; son, Charles Busbee and wife, Lisa; son, Willis Busbee; daughter, Angie Angus and husband, Mark; grandchildren, Caitlin and David Busbee, Cameron and Elizabeth Angus; many nieces, nephews, great-nieces, great-nephews and a multitude of friends.
Angie will be remembered for her generosity, kindness, putting other's needs before her own, and her sense of humor. Above all, she was extremely devoted and loving to her family and friends. She will be missed greatly.
A celebration of her life will be held at Colbert Moran Funeral Home, Gretna, VA, on Saturday, June 15, 2013 at 11 a.m. In lieu of customary remembrances, the family kindly suggests that donations be made to the Gretna Rescue Squad.
Colbert-Moran Funeral Home, Gretna is assisting the family. Condolences may be sent to the family by visiting www.colbertmoran.com.