Patricia "Tris Sue" Martin

          Patricia “Tris Sue” Martin, 81, passed away peacefully on March 11, 2018 in her home in Wister, Oklahoma, surrounded by loved ones. Tris Sue was born on September 24, 1936, in Beggs, Oklahoma, to B.E. Ray and Irene Miller Ray.   Tris Sue was preceded in death by her parents; her daughter, Della Haynes of Wister, Oklahoma; her brother, Willie E. Ray of Henryetta, Oklahoma.

          Tris Sue fell in love with the love of her life, Thad “Bockey” Martin during high school watching him run up and down the basketball court. She was able to marry him in 1953 to begin a new journey of life. Tris Sue and Bockey were happily married for 64 years, raising two beautiful daughters in their hometown of Wister.

        Family, friends and animals were Tris Sue’s everlasting passion and delight. Tris Sue was a true graceful lady, wonderful housewife, loving mother, adoring Nana, enduring sister, extraordinary aunt and devoted friend to many.  Tris Sue spent her days taking care of the home, feeding and caring for all her farm animals including the wild ones and nurturing her family. In her spare time, she enjoyed spending time in her hobby house, getting her hands dirty in the garden, or relaxing in Branson. Tris Sue was a humble lady who enjoyed nothing more than having all her family and friends together to celebrate life, laugh and create lasting memories.

          Tris Sue survived by her husband, Thad “Bockey” Martin, of the home; Daughter, Peggy Irene Adams and husband Johnie, of Wister, OK;  Six grandchildren,  Matthew Haynes and wife Jana of Jay, OK, Luke Adams of Poteau, OK, Sarah Dyer and husband Ryan of Panama, OK, Nathan Haynes and wife Lauren of Spiro, OK,  Suerene Freeman and husband Jamie of Hackett, AR, Della Adams and husband Tiago Santo of Fayetteville, AR; Thirteen great-grandchildren,  Mattie Lynn Haynes, Lane Dyer, Katelyn Adams, Ryanna Dyer, Grant Adams, Parker Haynes, Judah Freeman, Gracie Dyer, Asher Freeman, Grace Freeman, Promise Freeman, Jax Haynes, Soraya Adams Espirito Santo;  Sister, Donna Martin and husband Joe of Wister, OK;  and many special nieces and nephews, numerous other relatives and close friends.

     Funeral services will be held 10 am, Wednesday, March 14, 2018 at the Faith Community Church in Wister (former Methodist Church) with graveside services immediately following at Ellis Chapel. Pallbearers will be Johnie Adams, Luke Adams, Ryan Dyer, Lane Dyer, Tiago Santo and Steve Martin.