Martha Katherine

Wear

Martha Katherine (Myers) Wear, 84, was born on May 30, 1941, to Earl Manford and Goldie Jewel (Johnson) Myers in Fort Smith, Arkansas. Martha passed away on October 18, 2025.

Martha Wear was known for her quick wit, keen discernment, and unshakable spirit. Raised in Pawhuska, Oklahoma, Martha lived a life full of rich experiences that shaped both her worldview and her vocation. Over the years, her path took her across Oklahoma, Arkansas, Missouri, California, and Texas. Each stop added another layer of wisdom and grit that she later brought to her work as a counselor within the correctional system.

After attending junior college in California, Martha went on to earn her master's degree in sociology from Oklahoma State University. She worked as a counselor at Dick Conner Correctional Center in Hominy, Oklahoma, where she served during the 1983 prison riot-- an experience that would test her courage and deepen her compassion for others. She later continued her work as a counselor in Texas, eventually retiring as the Assistant Regional Director for the Texas Department of Criminal Justice.

Martha's life and career were driven by a fierce dedication to social work and a belief in people's capacity for change. She was known for being nearly impossible to fool-- sharp-eyed, discerning, and never one to mince words-- but those who knew her best also knew her generous heart and readiness to help a friend in need.

After retiring, she spent ten peaceful years on South Padre Island, where she found solace and joy near the Gulf waters she so loved. In her later years, she returned to Blanchard to be closer to her family.

Martha's love of reading was a steady thread throughout her life. A proud speed-reader and familiar face at the Blanchard Public Library, she took great joy in the company of the "Library Ladies," whose friendship and shared passion for books brought her comfort, laughter, and a sense of home.

Martha's life was a testament to courage, curiosity, and compassion-- a reminder that even in the hardest places, kindness and insight can take root.

Martha was preceded in death by her parents; brother-in-law Glen Pool; and nephew Sam Osborn.

Survived by her siblings Earl and Shirley Myers of Blanchard and Sarah Myers-Pool of Oklahoma City; niece Amy Rollin; nephews Ken Myers, Jason and Shanna Miller, and Tristan Osborn; great-nieces Taylor and Nick Ray, Faith Miller and Bryton Cunningham, Morgan and Toni Myers, and Kaiya Rollin; great-nephew Zane Rollin; and great-great-niece Elsie Cunningham.

In lieu of flowers the family asks that donations be made to the Blanchard Public Library in honor of Martha.

A viewing will be held from 11:00 AM – 8:00 PM, Wednesday, October 22, 2025, at Eisenhour Funeral Home in Blanchard. Arrangements are under the direction of Eisenhour Funeral Home of Blanchard.  Online obituary and guestbook are available at www.eisenhourfh.com.