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Martha Marie Duncan was as bright as the blue Texas sky of the Rio Grande Valley where she was born, and when she was young, she styled her hair to just about touch it. She was clever, fashionable, and determined to climb the corporate ladder.

She worked her way up to become vice president of one of America's largest advertising firms, and bought a dark red Porsche and mauve Pendleton suits along the way.