Martin, Margaret Ann (Patsy) neé Carroll, Smith went to be with her Lord on July 3, 2022, surrounded by her family and close friends at Sumner Regional Medical Center.

Patsy was born in Centerville, TN on Sept. 18, 1938. She attended Hickman County High School and graduated salutatorian in 1956. She married Noel Preston Martin on November 28, 1980.

Patsy was predeceased by her parents, Cordelia Bates Carroll and John Frank Carroll, her sister, Judy Colson, and her daughter, Kathy Smith.

She is survived by her devoted husband, of 41 years, Noel Martin and lovingly remembered by her daughter, Cindie Smith Wilson, stepchildren David Martin (Martha White), Deborah Martin Halbrooks (Rick Halbrooks), Terry Martin (Laura Martin) eight grandchildren and 14 great grand children

Patsy was a devoted member of Saundersville United Methodist Church and served with her husband as youth leaders for many years. She was an avid follower of all Vanderbilt sports and Braves baseball. She and Noel enjoyed traveling the globe with family and friends. She was a voracious reader, loved crosswords and board gaming. She was an adoring and joyful MawMaw who reveled in spoiling all of them as often as possible.

Funeral Service was at Saundersville United Methodist Church. Burial was in Rugby, TN.

Additional information supplied by stepson, Terry:

Patsy never went to college, but she was nevertheless self-educated as an avid reader of fiction and non-fiction. In her lifetime she probably read thousands of books. She was observant, witty, and enjoyed telling stories of the past. She kept up with the news on television and the newspaper. She was a dedicated member of the Democratic Party and volunteered as a poll worker for many years. She worked as a secretary and bookkeeper for many years. She was a member of the Red Hat Society. She was a member of United Methodist Women. She was a founding board member of The Jason Foundation. She was dedicated in all these activities.