Mary Marsh

Born January 28, 1954 in Peoria to Floyd and Mary Bell (Leckrone) Marshall, she married Gary Marsh on October 16, 1993 in Peoria. He survives.

Also surviving are two sons, John (Michelle) Reno of Creve Coeur and Robert (Claudia) Marsh of East Peoria; four grandchildren, Tressa Reno of Creve Coeur, Jordan Marsh of East Peoria, Jeffrey Marsh of Texas and Gage (Jessica) Reno of Canton; two great-grandchildren, Wilder Sheppard and Ruthie Reno and several nieces and nephews, including Kim Waggoner and Kristi Marshall and many more loved ones.

Mary was a faithful member to LaMarsh Baptist Church in Mapleton. She truly loved God and did everything she could to serve him! She loved her career at Financial Security Associates in Roanoke where she worked for over 35 years, constantly talking about how blessed she was to work for such great people.

Mary was special in many ways. She loved to fish, loved sports and was the biggest Chicago Cubs, Chicago Bears, and Bradley Braves fan! She loved unsweetened iced tea and didn’t go a day without it. Although she enjoyed many things, her favorite thing was to spend time with her family.

Mary was a loving wife, mother, grandmother, aunt, and friend. She would do anything for anyone and never thought about herself. Her eyes would light up and she would glow when she was around or talking about her great grandchildren Ruthie and Wilder. She loved her husband dearly and they were best friends’ side by side in everything they did.

Mary will be missed for her laugh, smile, servants’ heart, and unconditional love for others. Its goodbye for now, but for those who are saved, it is see you later.

Her funeral will be at 1 p.m. Tuesday, March 9, 2021 at LaMarsh Baptist Church in Mapleton. Pastor Brandon Dillard will officiate. Visitation will be from 11:30 a.m. to 12:45 p.m. Tuesday at the church. Burial will be at Panther Creek Church of the Brethren Cemetery in Roanoke.

Arrangements are by Preston-Hanley Funeral Homes & Crematory in Pekin.

Memorial contributions may be given to LaMarsh Baptist Church, 9507 West Maple Ridge Road, Mapleton Illinois 61547.

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