Funeral service for Mrs. Martha Mae Roland Marshall, age 84, of Petersburg, TN will be conducted at 10 AM on Thursday, June 27, 2019, at Higgins Funeral Home with Bro. James Strope officiating. Burial will follow in Pleasant Grove Cemetery next to her husband, William Patrick Marshall.
Martha was born on March 9, 1935 in Lincoln County, TN to the late Elvin and Ethel Moore Roland. She enjoyed cooking, gardening, and crocheting. She was known for her world famous peanut brittle. Mrs. Marshall passed away on June 24, 2019 at her residence.
Survivors include her daughters, Louise McAbee of Fayetteville, TN, Linda Young of Petersburg, TN, Teresa Fullerton of Petersburg, TN, and Carol (Mike) Francis of Woodbury, TN; sisters, Maurine Ables, Hazel Lamb, Glinda Frazier, Hollis (Tony) Smith, Judy (Jerry) Pittenger, and Pauline (Jerry) Moorehead; one brother; grandchildren, Kyle McAbee, Jeremiah Griffin, Patrick Griffin, Jared Fullerton, Adam (Megan) Fullerton, Jennifer (Tim) Stanley, and Kasondra (Will) Vaughn; seven great-grandchildren; and special friend, Betty Monks. In addition to her parents and husband, she was preceded in death by a grandson, Clay Francis.
Visitation with the family will be held at 5 PM until 8 PM on Wednesday, June 26, 2019, at Higgins Funeral Home.
In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to American Cancer Society, Cary B Sullivan, Lincoln County Tribute Chair, PO Box 470, Fayetteville, TN; St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital, PO Box 1000 Dept 142, Memphis, TN 38101-9908; or Ronald McDonald House Charities Inc., 26345 Network Place, Chicago, IL 60673-1263.
Higgins Funeral Home is honored to be serving the family of Mrs. Martha Roland Marshall.
20 Comments To "Martha Mae Roland Marshall"
#1 Comment By Kay Johnson On June 25, 2019 @ 4:31 pm
So sorry for your loss, Martha was a sweet caring lady!!!
#2 Comment By Dora Barnes On June 25, 2019 @ 4:51 pm
Louise, Teresa, & Linday, So sorry to hear about the passing of your sweet mama. Thinking of all of you at this difficult time.
#3 Comment By Nan Lehr On June 25, 2019 @ 4:58 pm
To a wonderful lady that will be greatly miss. My prayers and thought are with the family
#4 Comment By Judy Stafford On June 25, 2019 @ 5:05 pm
To Martha’s Family and Friends,
I’m so sorry about your loss.My prayers and thoughts are with you all at this time.
With love,
Judy Stafford
#5 Comment By Joyce Kelso Johnson On June 25, 2019 @ 6:21 pm
Maurine and Family I am so sorry for the loss of your sister. I know you were close to her and my thoughts and Prayers will be with you. Love You Joyce
#6 Comment By lynn and marcella scott On June 25, 2019 @ 6:44 pm
Sorry to hear Prayers to the family.
#7 Comment By Tony and Lereca (Hicks) Swinford On June 25, 2019 @ 6:47 pm
We are so sorry for your loss. Our thoughts and prayers are with you all at this time.
#8 Comment By Barbara Hancock On June 25, 2019 @ 6:48 pm
Sorry to hear of Ms. Martha’s passing. She was a very sweet lady. It was a pleasure knowing her. God be with you all during this time of great loss. Love to you all.
#9 Comment By William Reed On June 25, 2019 @ 9:13 pm
So sorry for the loss od you mom, Louise, Linda, and Teresa. Prayers for your healings! From am old school friend of Linda! Bill Reed
#10 Comment By Mona Gayle On June 25, 2019 @ 9:18 pm
Our deepest condolences to you and all the family. You’re all in our prayers. ?
Sincerely,
Joyce Monks Dupin; Mona & Stan Payne
#11 Comment By Donna Durham Myers On June 25, 2019 @ 9:55 pm
My prayers to all family and friends.
#12 Comment By Ann Hastings On June 25, 2019 @ 10:34 pm
Teresa, Jared, and Adam, My deepest sympathy in your loss. You are in my prayers.
#13 Comment By Lynn Brown On June 25, 2019 @ 10:45 pm
Sorry to hear about your mom, I am out of town ,my thoughts are with you and your family in your time of sorrow.
#14 Comment By Mary Partin On June 26, 2019 @ 3:49 am
So sorry to hear about the passing of your Mother. Martha was a sweet and wonderful women. She will be greatly missed by all that knew her. Our thoughts and prayers are with you all.
Mary and Teresa Partin
#15 Comment By Mary Partin On June 26, 2019 @ 3:53 am
So sorry to hear about the passing of your Mother. Martha was a sweet and wonderful woman. She will be greatly missed. Our thoughts and prayers are with you all.
Mary and Teresa Partin
#16 Comment By Anne Beddingfield On June 26, 2019 @ 9:25 am
I wish to extend my deepest sympathy to her precious family. Our hearts are broken for you. She was one grand lady. Prayers for comfort and peace during this most difficult time for you all. Rest in peace my wonderful friend.
#17 Comment By Billy and Cindy Langford, Frances Gibson and Vera Stewart On June 26, 2019 @ 4:34 pm
Louise, Teresa, Linda, and Carol, praying for God’s comfort for you all and your families – we have had some good times together with our families – your mom was very talented and hard working woman-gardens,quilting and cooking -will miss her
#18 Comment By Barbara Hargrove On June 26, 2019 @ 5:08 pm
So sorry for your loss, praying for all the family, my daddy was named after Elvin Roland.?
#19 Comment By Jake and Emily mccorkle snoddy On June 27, 2019 @ 2:29 pm
So sorry to hear about your mom….may my god bless….
#20 Comment By Jeff and Pam Towry On June 29, 2019 @ 9:19 am
Louise, Linda, Teresa, and Carol,
We are so sorry to hear of your mother’s passing. Miss Martha was a sweet, kind lady. But what I will remember most is her sense of humor. Always smiling, always laughing, just a joy to be around. Out thoughts are with you and your family at this difficult time.