Martha Messina Arvidsson
Martha Eleonora Arvidsson passed away on Sunday, September 2, 2018, in Dickinson, Texas, at the age of 66.
She graduated from Santa Fe High School with honors in 1970. During her life she worked in multiple fields of employment. Some of her favorites were working for Moody Gardens and Gulf Greyhound Park, both with ticketing and sales department. Most recently she was a driving instructor with a driving School in Pearland, Texas. She loved volunteering in her community which was evident by her participation with the Dickinson High School Band/Boosters and most recently working towards student safety within the school setting.
Martha was a loving mother, daughter, sister and dear friend. She was preceded in death by her father and mother, Oscar and Helga Arvidsson, and her husband, John Messina. She is survived by her only daughter, Kristen Messina, and her brother, Oscar Arvidsson and Lois Lawry. She was a caretaker of her mother and close friend.
Martha loved all animals more than life itself and was always rescuing dogs. A Celebration of her life will be at Crowder Funeral Home in Dickinson, Texas, 851 Farm to Market 517 Rd W, Dickinson, TX 77539, at 10:00am on Saturday, September 8th, 2018.
You may choose to send flowers and/or In lieu of flowers, make a donation in Martha’s name to Southern Comforts Animal Rescue Group, 15019 South Baylan Street, Santa Fe, TX 77517, leeselman@comcast.net.
Such a loss of a loving caring wonderful soul. Dog is God spelled backwards. Martha literally and truly passed away whilst doing God’s Work. Blessings to Oscar and her Family..
Prayers for the family.
Martha was, and will always remain, a very special, dear and wonderful friend – to me and to all who were privileged to know her. Compassionate, kind, loving and beautiful all aptly describe her. She genuinely blessed my life during the years that
I worked with her at Gulf Greyhound Park and thereafter. She will be in my heart forever, and I know that she has already awoken in the radiant presence of Our Lord for ever. Though deeply saddened by her sudden departure, I know that she would embrace the opening refrain of the poem penned anonymously so many years ago – “To my dearest family, some things I would like to say, but first of all to let you know that I arrived today. I’m writing this from Heaven, where I dwell with God above. Where there are no tears or sadness, there is just eternal Love.” My love and prayer for Divine comfort, solace, provision and restoration for Kristen, Oscar and all of the family.
What a lovely person Martha was! We went all thru 12 years of school together and I always enjoyed being with her. Our paths crossed occasionally in later years, and it was always a joy to see her. Prayers and blessings to her family.
Martha was a banking customer of mine. I always thought highly of her
and valued the relationship we had. To the family…I am so sorry for
your loss. May God bless and comfort you in this most difficult time.
Martha was a banking customer of mine. I always thought
very highly of her and valued the relationship we had. To
the family…I am so sorry for your loss. May God bless and
comfort you in this most difficult time.
I am Linda Kirkland’s sister-in-law. I’d see Martha whenever I went to see Linda. They had quite a deep friendship. I will miss them both. Martha was always so sweet and fun to be around. My deep condolences to her daughter Kristen and other family members.