Patricia Key Martin, known to her family as PJ, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, April 10, 2024, after a brief illness. She is survived by her husband of 40 years, Ken Martin of Birmingham, stepdaughter Tyler Bingham (Steve) of Spring Hill, TN, and her 3 grandchildren, Katie, Lily, and Henry Bingham. She is preceded in death by her parents, Neil and Alice Key.
Born and raised in Birmingham, PJ graduated from Shades Valley High School and went on to graduate with a BA in Business from Auburn University. She spent her career as a claims representative for the Social Security Administration for 30 years. After her retirement, PJ spent her time traveling to various places around the world including Ireland, France, and China. PJ and Ken both loved spending time working on their yard and taking day trips exploring small towns in Alabama, riding in her 1952 MGTD. PJ had a great love of animals, providing a loving home to many cats and a few dogs over the years.
A small private service will be held on April 19, 2024, with interment at Elmwood Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, donations can be made in her name to The Greater Birmingham Humane Society.
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