Joy Martin
Sherman, Texas
Joy Vian Kirschner Martin of Sherman Texas passed peacefully from this world on February 11 2026. She was born on June 16 1933 in Oklahoma City Oklahoma and studied English at Stetson University in DeLand Florida. Joy lived in several beloved places throughout her life in Florida with her young family later along the shores of Lake Hamilton in Hot Springs Arkansas and eventually in Sherman Texas where she spent her later years near family. Wherever she lived she made a home that reflected her strong sense of beauty and occasion. She is survived by her daughters Joy Bolen Keith of Sherman Texas and Jinger Hayes Steve of Conifer Colorado 12 grandchildren and 37 greatgrandchildren. She was preceded in death by her parents David and Audrey Vian her dear son Jim Frith of Houston Texas and her husband Colonel Emmor Graham Martin. Joy was a lifelong supporter of Living Water…
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Craig Pate
Sherman, Texas
Have you ever met a man who could diagnose a misfire in a 1969 Chevelle just by the vibration of the steering wheel yet possess a heart so tender he could calm a grieving family in a crowded ER with a single steady look Is it possible for one pair of hands to be both tough enough to loosen a rusted bolt yet gentle enough to hold a fragile life in the balance For those of us that were lucky enough to know and love Craig the answer is a resounding YES He was a rare soul who proved that grit and grace are not opposite but two sides of the same coin. In his younger years Craig was a poet of the piston a master mechanic who understood the soul of a muscle car and the language of a welltuned engine. But as his journey shifted gears he found…
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Linda Frances Leonard
Denison, Texas
Linda Frances Leonard 72 of Denison Texas went home to be with her Lord and Savior Jesus Christ on February 15 2026 at Texoma Medical Center surrounded by her loving family. Linda was born in Denison Texas on August 11 1953 to Rejana Johnnie and Francis Toots Cherry. She married the love of her life Gary Don Leonard on October 25 1974 and together they raised five children. Linda had a passion for her sparkling blingy outfits and jewelryearning her the beloved title of Bling Queen. She proudly served as room mom for all five of her children and once they completed elementary school she began a 20year career in Medical Records at Texoma Medical Center. Linda never missed an opportunity to be involved in her childrens lives and continued that same devotion with her grandchildren. She was extremely proud to be Meemee. She found joy in music dancing and…
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