Patricia Martin

Patricia Louise Martin      FORT WORTH -- Patricia Louise Martin, 58, of Keller, TX died January 15th, 2010, at Baylor Medical Center in Dallas after complications from 50 years of juvenile diabetes.        Funeral: Services will be held at Central Presbyterian Church, Fort Smith, AR, Monday, January, 18th at 3:00        pm with Dr.John Barklind.        Memorials: Memorials may be made to the Joslin Diabetes Center ( www.joslin.org) or The National Breast Cancer Foundation ( www.nationalbreastcancer.org).        She was born and raised in Fayettville, AR, graduated Fayetteville High School and received a Bachelor and Masters of Education from the University of Arkansas. She was a special education speech pathologist for the Ft. Smith school system for twenty six years. At her retirement, Mayor Ray Baker declared Friday June 2, 2006 Patricia Martin day. Patti will be remembered for her infectious laughter and love of life.        Survivors: Survived by her two children Priscilla Lumbert-Abrik of Fort Worth,TX; Joseph Lumbert and wife, Leslie of        Keller, TX; Grandchildren Duncan, Layla Ann, and Lauren Lumbert of Keller, TX; Sisters Barbara Jones and husband, Bob of St. Louis, MO and Cathy Hairston and husabnd, Bill, of Fayettville, AR. Very special friend, Bill Brightman of Graham, TX. Preceded in death by her parents Floyd and Barbara Carl and brother, Mike Carl and the love of her life husband Kenny Lumbert.        Lucas Funeral Home Keller, 817-753-6800 To send flowers or a memorial gift to the family of Patricia Martin please visit our Sympathy Store.