Mary Ella Marshall

Mary Ella (Wright) Marshall passed away Monday, May 1, 2023, at home with her family. She was born in 1929 in Montgomery and raised in Snowdoun, Alabama. She graduated from Sidney Lanier High School. As well as being a member of Grace Pointe Church of Christ, she participated in activities and groups at Woodlands Methodist and Grace Episcopal churches. She enjoyed her book club, gardening, Bunko, and cooking for crowds of family and friends. She was all good things, but if you knew her, you already know that.

Mary Ella Marshall was preceded in death by her husband, Preston Franklin Marshall, Sr., her brother, Henry Wright, and her son-in-law, John Scott Gilder. She is survived by her four children, Preston Marshall, Susan Tippins (John), Cathy Gilder, and Leigh Paulk (Jeffrey) and by her brother, Larry Wright. She loved and was loved by 7 grandchildren, 11 great children, and 3 nephews.

Services will be Saturday, May 6, at Alabama Heritage Funeral Home at 11:00 AM with visitation before at 10:00 AM.

In lieu of flowers, please donate to AGAPE, (P.O. Box 230472, Montgomery, AL 36123-0472; 334-272-9466) or to the organization of your choice.

Fond memories and expressions of sympathy may be shared at www.AlabamaHeritageFH.com for the Marshall family.