Martha Jean Patterson Fornal, 89, of New Windsor, died on Wednesday, December 11, 2019.
The daughter of the late Fred Paul Patterson and Frances Marie (Houston) Patterson, was born in West Fairmont Virginia on March 8, 1930.
Martha pursued a career in education, graduating with her AB Degree. She worked as an Elementary School Teacher at Alexandria in Arlington, VA. Martha was a member of the First Presbyterian Church, and volunteered for the Army and the Stewart Field Library.
Martha was a loving wife to Stan. She liked visiting her family in West Virginia and kept in contact with childhood friends. She loved painting sceneries with watercolors and oil paint; and making cards using stamps.
Martha is survived by her sister Marjorie Ellen Alley; nieces and nephews Kristina Wickline, Terri Jean and Toney Plumley.
In addition to her parents, she is predeceased by her husband Stanley, sister Frances Lee Patterson and nephew Randy Biser.
Visitation will be held Wednesday, December 18 from 11 a.m. -12 noon at Brooks Funeral Home, 481 Gidney Ave., Newburgh. A funeral service will follow at 12 noon, with burial in Woodlawn Cemetery.