Patricia Irene Martin

Patricia Irene Martin (Venard) 88, of Smyrna, GA, passed away on Tuesday, February 4, 2025 at Wellstar Kennestone Hospital in Marietta, GA. She was born on May 19, 1936 to Gordon and Esther Venard (Woolman) of Noblesville Indiana. She is survived by a son, Bruce Alan Beal (Davena) of Aurora, IL; a daughter, Cheryl Lynn Carson (nee Martin) (Jesse) of Smyrna, GA; two grandchildren, Catherine Fiona Carson and Andrew Gregory Carson of Smyrna, GA; a sister, Laverta Roudebush of Noblesville, IN and a brother, James Cox of Noblesville, IN. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by a son, Gregory Scott Martin, her husband of 47 years, Louis Keith Martin, and her brother, Marc Venard.

She was a graduate of Noblesville High School, Class of 1954. She started her career as a Federal Government employee on the Monday following her high school graduation, starting out as a GS-2 Clerk Typist. Midway through her government career Pat, as she was known to friends, attended Vincennes University and Indiana University at Indianapolis, where she earned a Bachelor of Science in Management and Organization from the Kelley School of Business with distinction, in 1990. She retired from Government Service after 44 1/2 years of service, with a career marked by many promotions and honors, at the rank of GS-13 Contract Administrator. Pat was a dedicated Civil Servant, who took that oath and responsibility very seriously. Toward to end of her career, she was named Regional Civil Servant of the Year for her effort to enforce strict adherence to government contracts, which saved US Taxpayers over $1 million dollars in the previous fiscal year.

Immediately after retiring from the Federal Government, Pat started her second career, as a Tax Preparer for H&R Block, where she worked for the next 20 years, rising to the level of Senior Tax Preparer. Taken altogether, Particia was employed for over 64 years of her 88-year life span.

Pat also enjoyed an active social and family life. She bore three children, two of whom survive her in death and she had two grandchildren, whom she adored. She enjoyed socializing, learning, reading, trips to casinos with friends, playing bridge, but most of all, she loved to travel. She and Louie traveled the United States extensively when their children were growing up and later on their own. Pat visited every State in The Union. Later in life, she and Louie enjoyed traveling internationally, taking trips to China, Australia, New Zealand, many countries in Europe and to Egypt. Pat's favorite places to travel were Hawaii and the Smokies. Lastly, Pat always enjoyed any good party or any social event, especially when she got to "play hostess." Most of all, she loved being in the company of other people and sharing in their joys and their sorrows. She was a true friend to all who knew her.

A memorial service will be held Saturday, February 22, 2025 at 2 PM in the chapel of the Carmichael Funeral Home in Smyrna. A Celebration of LIfe will be held from 3-5 PM on Saturday, May 10, 2025 at Randall & Roberts Funeral Home, 1150 Logan Street, Noblesville, IN 46060. Interment will be at Oaklawn Memorial Gardens, Fishers, Indiana.. All who knew her are welcome to attend these memorial services. Carmichael Funeral Home in Smyrna is in charge of arrangements: www.carmichaelcares.com 770-435-4467. Notes of condolence can be shared on their website.

In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the American Cancer Society at https://www.cancer.org/ or by calling: 800.227.2345.