Mary Lloyd (Staats) Martin

October 5, 1920 - December 20, 2020

Mary Lloyd Martin was born in Osage County on October 5, 1920 to Edna Marie Staats and Carl W. Staats. She passed away on December 20, 2020 at 100 years of age. Mary grew up in oil camps in Osage and Washington Counties. Her father, Carl, was a natural leader and served as a superintendent for several oil companies. Mary was the oldest of three children. Carl Staats, Jr. was a few years younger. William N. Staats, a foster child, was the youngest. Mary graduated from Central High School in Bartlesville in 1938. She proceeded to William Woods College for two years and then to the University of Arkansas where she met, and later married, her husband of seventy-eight years, Charles Martin. After WWII Mary and Charlie set up housekeeping in Bartlesville. Charlie worked for Carl Staats, eventually taking over the operation and ownership of oil leases and a cattle ranch. They had three sons, Charles Jr., Stephen, and Robert, all of whom graduated from College High School. Mary fashioned a very active social life, including playing a lot of bridge. She and Charlie were both Life Masters at bridge. Mary served as president of the Bartlesville Service League and the Oklahoma Hereford Auxiliary. She was a seventy year member of St. Luke’s Episcopal Church. She had many close friends and was beloved by all. Mary was proceeded in death by her husband, both brothers, and Charles Jr. There will be a memorial service for her at St. Luke’s on February 6, 2021 at 2:00 PM. In lieu of flowers, people are encouraged to make donations to St. Luke’s.