Kathleen Ann Martin

Kathleen Ann Martin (Hoban), born March 21, 1946, in Minneapolis, Minnesota, passed away peacefully on April 1, 2026 in Odem, Texas.

Raised in Wisconsin, Kathleen carried with her a strong sense of resilience, grace, and compassion throughout her life. As part of a military family, she and her children lived across the country, calling many places home, including Texas, Alaska, Hawaii, Kansas, Virginia, Ohio, California, Alabama, and Louisiana.

Kathleen devoted over 30 years to education as a language arts teacher, touching the lives of countless students with her wisdom, patience, and love of learning. She later retired in Alice, Texas.

Kathleen was the embodiment of elegance and refinement, and the true matriarch of her family. Her strength, dignity, and unwavering love created a lasting foundation for those she held dear.

Kathleen was preceded in death by her husband in 2024.

She is survived by her daughters, Tracy Hildreth, Jennifer Estes, and Amy Cooley, who will forever cherish her memory and continue her legacy of strength and grace.

She will be deeply missed and lovingly remembered by all who knew her.