Virginia Martin Clothier

Virginia Martin Clothier died on February 25, 2017, at Compass Regional Hospice Center after a long illness. She was born in Baltimore on September 20, 1928. She was the daughter of the late Louis Francis Martin, Sr., and Anna Winter Martin. She was a 1947 graduate of Eastern High School and a 1950 graduate of Maryland General Hospital School of Nursing. After earning her RN degree, she moved to Chestertown and began working at Kent & Queen Anne’s Hospital. She married Romie S. Clothier on August 1, 1952, and then took a break from nursing to raise her two daughters. She returned to work at the hospital in 1964, working alongside Dr. Gulbrandsen in the OB/GYN Department. Many people in Kent and Queen Anne’s counties credit her with delivering their babies. She later worked as a nursing supervisor until her retirement in 1989. During her working career, she was most proud to have both her daughters earn their RN degrees and work with her at Kent and Queen Anne’s Hospital. In 1999, she started Helping Hands, LLC, a caregiving service, which is now managed by her daughter and continues to provide homecare services to many in Kent County. She was very proud to be the first female firefighter in both Rock Hall and Kent County, and was active in the ambulance service. She was also a devoted member of Wesley Chapel United Methodist Church in Rock Hall. She was an ardent supporter of the military and wrote to many active service men from the community. Miss Virginia enjoyed knitting, sewing, doing puzzles, and reading. She was predeceased by her husband on December 7, 1974. She is survived by her two daughters, Peggy Clothier of Rock Hall and Cathy Bramble and her husband Alan of Tolchester, and two grandsons, Aaron Bramble and Brad Bramble, also of Tolchester; her sister, Ann Louise Martin of Baltimore; brother, R. Bruce Martin of Asheville, NC; and many nieces and nephews. She was also predeceased by three brothers, John Darby Martin, George William Martin, and Louis F. Martin, Jr. A visitation will be held on Wednesday, March 1, 2017, from 6-9 p.m. at Fellows, Helfenbein & Newnam Funeral Home, 130 Speer Road, Chestertown, MD. Services will be held on Thursday, March 2, 2017, 11 a.m. at Wesley Chapel United Methodist Church in Rock Hall, where relatives and friends may call one hour prior (10-11a.m.). In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Rock Hall Volunteer Fire Company, Wesley Chapel United Methodist Church, the Rock Hall American Legion, or one’s favorite charity.

Virginia Martin Clothier

September 20, 1928 - February 25, 2017