Patsy A. Martin

Danville – Patsy A. Martin, 85, of Danville passed away at 7:35 AM on Wednesday, October 8, 2025 at Autumn Fields in Hoopeston. She was born February 11, 1940 in Milroy, IN to Luther M. and Mary (Andis) Knopp. She married Donald Martin on May 4, 1974 in Danville. He preceded her in death in 2001.

She is survived by three children, Kimberly Burck of Montague, MI, Keith Matry of Milford, IL, and Lee F. (Karen) Matry II of Hobesound, FL; five grandchildren, Sam (Chelsey) Claypool, Joe (Mina Mendoza) Claypool, Hanna (Zach) Schiess, Christina and Anthony Matry; three great grandchildren, Ella, Emma, and Bjorn; sister-in-law, Sharlene Knopp; and many close friends and special hairdressers.

In addition to her husband, she was preceded in death by her parents, a grandson, Caleb Matry, and nine siblings, Ray, Donald, Billy, Bobby, Jimmy, Smokey, Evelyn, Peggy, and Carol.

Patsy worked at K-Mart in Danville from which she retired after 25 years of service. There she made many wonderful friendships which lasted over 50 years. She was a member at Ridgeview Baptist Church and was involved in various Christian women’s groups. Patsy loved to entertain at her home for family, friends, and her special K-Mart coworkers. She also enjoyed cars and ice cream, but most of all, loved to spend time with her beloved grandchildren and special granddaughter-in-law, Chelsey.

A service to celebrate the life of Patsy A. Martin will be held at 2 PM on Saturday, October 11, 2025 at Sunset Funeral Home and Cremation Center, 3940 N. Vermilion St., Danville, IL 61834. Burial will follow at Sunset Memorial Park. Visitation will be held from 1-2 PM prior to the service on Saturday, also at Sunset in Danville.

Please join Patsy’s family in sharing memories, photos, and videos of her life through her tribute wall at www.sunsetfuneralhome.com.