Martha "Marty" (Sebree) McAlister, 93, of Bedford and formerly of Melbourne, FL, died on November 17, 2017, surrounded by her loving family at home.

She was the daughter of the late Edmund and Pauline (Weber) Sebree and was born in Vancouver, Washington.

Marty lived for many years in Melbourne, Florida and moved to Bedford in 2012 to live with family.

Marty truly loved life. She was a vibrant, witty, and vivacious woman. She enjoyed reading and knitting, and especially conversation. She made many new friends after moving to Bedford and kept up with friends and family all over the country on Facebook. She loved reunions with her 87+ cousins and their families.

Marty was happily married to Lt. Gen. Robert McAlister for nearly 58 years. She was a gracious and welcoming presence at his stations all over Europe, Central America, and the United States.

Marty was a wonderful mother to Polly and her husband Larry Herz of Bedford, Mary Smith of Bethesda, MD, Bob McAlister and Vickie of Naperville, IL, Ed McAlister and Cynthia of Orland Park, IL and Sam McAlister of Deland, FL. She cherished her grandchildren, Rachel and her husband Jeff, Alex and his wife Hana, Emily and her husband Ryan, Speight, Carl, Rob, and Anthony; and adored her sisters, Pauline Olow and Elizabeth Brennan of Carmel, CA. She was devoted to her numerous cousins, nephews, and nieces.

Visitation at the Bedford Funeral Home, 167 Great Rd., Bedford, on Sun., Dec. 3, from 3:00-5:00 PM. Funeral Mass at St. Michael Church, 90 Concord Rd., Bedford, on Mon., Dec. 4, at 9:00 AM. She will be buried at a later date at Arlington National Cemetery with her beloved husband.

For those who wish, memorial donations can be made in memory of Marty to Duvall Homes, P.O. Box 220036, Glenwood, FL 32722, where her special son Sam has long resided.