Patricia M. Martin, 83, died Oct. 13, 2023, while in hospice care at Lehigh Valley Hospital, Cedar Crest. Her death resulted from complications following a fall, which occurred Aug. 9 outside her home. Born in New York City, she was the daughter of the late Robert J. and Marinez Mack.

Her family returned to St. Petersburg, Fla., when she was five years of age. There she was known by her nickname, “Patches.” She graduated from St. Petersburg High School; received a bachelor’s degree in 1962 from Florida State University and later a master’s degree from the University of South Florida, Tampa.

Upon graduation she embarked on a teaching career. She married Charles H. Hicks III in 1964 and they had two children. She later began a career as an association executive; first with the St. Petersburg Bar Association where she served as executive director for 11 years. She was named executive director of the Bucks County Bar Association in 1987. She retired after 18 years of service in 2005.

She was recognized for her expertise in leadership of these associations by both the Florida Bar and the Pennsylvania Bar Association.

In 1989 she married Jim Martin. They enjoyed a loving relationship for over 34 years. She was an indispensable partner in his life and in his legal and political career.

She is survived by her husband; children from her previous marriage: Robert C. Hicks and his wife, Beverly, Laurel H. Wethington and her husband, Trey; stepdaughters: Rachel B., Kristen C. and her husband, Todd May; grandchildren: Parker Wethington and his wife, Ginny, Courtney Wethington, Ryan Hicks, Tyler Hicks, Grainne May, Sylvie May; sister, Jennifer M. Dameron and her companion, Bill Meredith; brother, Robert H. Mack and his wife, June.

Contributions may be made to Good Shepherd Rehabilitation Hospital, Center Valley or Lehigh Valley Hospital, Cedar Crest, Hospice Unit, in thanks and recognition of the compassionate and excellent care she received over the past two months at those hospitals or to a charity of one’s choice.

Friends are invited to a visitation 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. Oct. 20 and 10 a.m. until the funeral service 11:30 a.m. Oct. 21 at the funeral home. Funeral arrangements have been entrusted to the Stephens Funeral Home, 274 N. Krocks Road, Allentown.