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.
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