Patricia Martin : Obituary

Mrs. Patricia Ann Martin, age 71, of Epworth, Georgia, passed away Thursday, July 26, 2012 at Fannin Regional Hospital following an extended illness.Mrs. Martin was born June 29, 1941 in Bristol, TN to the late Bruce Graham Sr. and the late Sylvia Graham. She was preceded in death by her parents, son, Bobby Lynn Martin, Bruce Graham Jr. granddaughter, Breanna Faith Martin, and brother-in-law Robert Bliss.

Pat was a homemaker for many years after her children were old enough, she went to work outside the home. She was employed by the Fannin Regional Hospital as a ward clerk for many years, employed by Fannin County as a EMT, and as her last job before retiring was at the Fannin County Sheriff’s Office as a jailor. She enjoyed all of her jobs and the people she worked with. Pat loved her family and was a good friend to everyone.

Survivors include: husband of 52 years, Bobby Martin, son & daughter-in-law, Jeff & Missy Martin, daughter & son-in-law, Cindy & Leon Davenport, brother & sister-in-law, Robert & Sandy Graham, brother & sister-in-law, Claude & Carol Johnson, sister, Kathleen Bliss, grandson & wife, Christopher Lynn & Courtney Martin, granddaughter, Gina Lynn Ware & Christopher Merrell, granddaughter, Bailey Amber Queen, and great granddaughter, Joslin Ariana Martin, great grandson, Caden Finn Martin, and great grandson on the way, Cylus Martin.

Graveside services: Sunday, July 29, 2012 at 5:00 pm at the Crestlawn Cemetery with Mr. Wayne Saylors officiating. Family and friends welcome.

In lieu of flowers: You may make donations to the American Lung Association of Georgia, 2452 Spring Road, S.E., Smyrna, Georgia 30080

Arrangements entrusted to the Finch-Cochran Funeral Home of McCaysville, GA. You may send condolences to the family and sign the guest register at www.cochranfuneralhomes.com.