Eve Votrain Martin

Eve Votrain Martin, 62, passed away unexpectedly at her home in Houston on Wednesday, November 28, 2012. Eve is preceded in death by her father, Lorinza Oliver; a child and her first husband, David Votrain. She is survived by her second husband, Patrick H. Martin, of the home; her mother, Nancy Combs; sisters, Kathleen and David Harrison, Carol and Hal Brinson of Illinois and Susan Oliver of Oklahoma.

Eve was born on November 8, 1950 in Granite City, Illinois and grew up with her siblings in Illinois. She graduated from Collinsville Senior High School in Collinsville, Illinois.

Eve and David Votrain exchanged vows in 1968. They traveled throughout the United States and the World during David’s service in the United States Air Force. Eve and David shared 29 years of a joyous life.

Eve and Patrick H. Martin were wed in March 2000 and resided in Houston until her passing.

Eve worked in the banking industry for several years after arriving in Houston, Texas until retirement. Her ability to be analytical was accompanied by a love of the arts. She was an accomplished pianist and for years, designed and sewed for herself and others.

She will be deeply missed by the lives she touched and the hearts that loved her.

A Mass of Christian Burial will be held on Friday, December 7, 2012 at 1:00 p.m. at St. Ambrose Catholic Church, 4213 Mangum Rd., 77092 with Father Ben Smaistrla as celebrant.