Patsy Ruth Martin

Patsy Ruth Martin obituary, Wichita Falls, TX

Patsy Ruth Martin

Patsy Martin Obituary

Obituary published on Legacy.com by Lunn's Colonial Funeral Home - Wichita Falls on Feb. 1, 2026.
.Ruth Martin, 95, of Wichita Falls, passed away on Sunday, February 1, 2026.

A Graveside service will be held at 10:00 AM, Wednesday, February 4, 2026 at Crestview Memorial Park Cemetery. Arrangements are under the direction of Lunn's Colonial Funeral Home.

Patsy was born March 4, 1930 to the late Mary Grace (Shanklin) and Youree Lester in Bethany, Oklahoma.

Mom was a lovely mother and cherished the fact that being a mother was the most important thing in her life.

Along with her parents, Patsy was also preceded in death by a daughter, Judy Kay Martin and daughter-in-law Gwen Martin.

She is survived by her two sons, John David Martin and Charlie (Chuck) Martin; two grandsons, J.B. Martin and wife Taylor and their three children, Mabel, Cal and Tilly and Justin Martin and wife Danielle and their son Mac.

The family would like to thank the staff at Texhoma Christian Care and Hospice of Wichita Falls for all the loving care they provided to our mother.

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