February 7, 1929–November 27, 2022
Beloved wife, mother, grandmother, great grandmother, sister, aunt, and friend, Pat Martin met her Savior face-to-face on November 27, 2022.
Born February 7, 1929, in Montgomery, Alabama, the daughter of Willie Ezra Pinson, Sr. and Florence Idell Stoddard Pinson. In middle school, Pat attended church with a friend where she had an experience that she often said shaped the rest of her life. For the first time, she understood that Christ had sacrificed himself for her, and that His act of love made it possible for her to begin a right relationship with God. She responded to His love by committing the rest of her life to Him, and the rest of her life was a testimony of her joy in Christ.
Pat received her nursing diploma from Mississippi Baptist Hospital and a biology degree from William Carey College. In 1955, she married William D. “Step” Martin, a fellow student at William Carey. Pat practiced nursing as a new wife and young mother. She joyfully served the Lord with “Step,” who became an evangelist and pastor. They ministered together at Sanford Baptist Church near Hattiesburg, MS; Navco Baptist Church in Mobile, AL; First Baptist Church, Satsuma, AL; and Calvary Baptist Church in Shreveport, LA.
While at Calvary she also taught science for many years and served as an administrator at Calvary Baptist Academy. After retiring from their ministry at Calvary, Pat joined “Step” in traveling for the next 12 years, encouraging and mentoring pastors’ wives as “Step” preached in many churches.
For more than 70 years, “Mrs. Pat” was honored to live out the commitment she made to Jesus as a teenager. She saw the Word of God as Jesus’ love letter to her—and to the world. She taught it to hundreds of women, mentoring and discipling them in their faith. She was known for her habit of reading the Bible through from start to finish every year. She boldly encouraged everyone that she influenced to do the same. Year after year, she gave an original work of calligraphy to those who joined her in this practice. Passionate to see Christ’s love change the world, she led numerous international mission trips.
Pat’s love for Jesus was evidenced by the joy that radiated from her life. She was known for her bright smile and her winsome personality. Her ability to love others flowed from the joy she experienced every day in knowing Jesus, and now her joy is complete as she beholds her Savior’s face.
Pat is preceded in death by her parents, her five siblings Andrew Stoddard Pinson, Sr., Willie Ezra Pinson, Jr., Sarah Elizabeth Pinson Putman, Mickie Nell Pinson Ray, Annie Laura Pinson Solomon, and her husband, Dr. William D. “Step” Martin, who passed away in September 2022. She is survived by her six children, sixteen grandchildren, and twelve great-grandchildren; her sister-in-law, Delores Burkett, her husband Billy Ray and numerous nieces and nephews. Pat’s children and their families are:
Marty William Martin, his wife, Carla, and daughter, Serena
Tammy Darlene Martin Lundquist and her husband, Robert
William D. (Bill) Martin, Jr., his wife, Dedee, and two children
● Brittany Lennard, her husband, Cameron, and two sons, Lawson and Ledger, and daughter, Laikyn
● William D. (Drew) Martin III, his wife Amanda, two daughters, Emersyn and Ellyot, and son, William D. (W.D.) IV
Dr. Robert Tate (Bob) Martin, his wife, Pam, son, Robert Tate Martin, II and daughter, Rhonda Martin
Teena Delores Martin Ward, her husband Bryan, and three daughters
● Jessica Ward, her husband Judd Smith, and two sons, Ward and Remy Smith
● Jordan Carver, her husband, Bradley, and son, Maverick
● Jamie Ward
Teri Denise Martin Logan, her husband, Darren, and eight children
● Garrett Logan, his wife, Sydney, and daughters Clara and Hadley
● Geoff Logan, his wife, Lindsey, and son, Fitzgerald
● Grayson Logan
● Esther Logan
● Gideon Logan
● Elizabeth Logan
● Emma Logan
● Erin Logan
The family would like to extend its gratitude to Dr. Jordan Abdehou, Dr. David Abdehou, the staff of Montclair Park/The Chateaus at Montclair, 2 Sisters Healthcare, her many caregivers, and her medical team, Dr. Craig Miller, Dr. Iqbal Singh, Dr. Megan Harris, the staff of WK Pierremont Health Center, Progressive Care Center, and Willis Knighton Medical Center Emergency Department and 2-North for their support and compassion during her final days.
Visitation with the family will be held on Saturday, December 17, 2022, at Calvary Baptist Church, 9333 Linwood Ave, Shreveport, LA from 1 to 2 p.m. (CST) followed by a Celebration of Life Service, from 2 to 3 p.m. (CST).
In lieu of flowers, the family encourages donations to:
Calvary Baptist Church:
Pat Martin Memorial Fund
9333 Linwood Avenue
Shreveport, LA 71106.
