Bennie Lois Marshall
Bennie Lois Marshall Born: June 21, 1927 Died: April 27, 2021 Wake: New Zion #1 Baptist Church 2501 Calloway Rd., Tyler, TX 75707 Friday, May 7, 2021 6:00 pm- 8:00 pm (903) 561-9953 Homegoing Service: Progressive Missionary Baptist Church 1415 W. 29th Street, Tyler, Texas 75702 Saturday, May 8, 2021 11:00 am- 1:00 pm (903) 592-7588 Bennie Lois Marshall was born June 21, 1927, to Frank Smith and Martha Ann Edwards. Bennie was the fourth born child produced by this union (Orene, Annie, Frank, Jr., and Billie Jo). On June 21, 1945, Bennie married Willus Marshall, Sr., producing a loving union of 71 years. Held in high regard and affectionately considered as the “Mother of the Church,” Bennie was a member of New Zion # 1 Baptist Church, Tyler Texas, Clayton Community. Whether it was with her family, friends or members of the community, Bennie allowed the light of Christ to shine through her; always nurturing and caring for those around her.
On April 27, 2021, Bennie entered into her eternal rest where she transitioned to her heavenly body. She is preceded in death by her husband, Willus Marshall, Sr., sons, Mannaser Marshall Sr., Rayford Marshall, daughter-in-law, Rosey Marshall and son-in-law, Nathaniel Shoulders. Bennie is survived by her (8) Children, Wilford Marshall, Diane Marshall Sirls, Emanuel Marshall (Gloria), Paul Marshall (Sylvia), Clifford Tony Marshall (Maryann), Guinise Marshall-Eldrige (Kent), Willus Marshall, Jr. (Shelley), Lenora Shoulders, daughter-in-law, Burnice Marshall, (27) grandchildren, (50) great grandchildren, (11) great-great grandchildren, and a host of inlaws, nieces, nephews, cousins, friends, and acquaintances. **Please send flowers and/or notes of condolences for delivery,
For Friday, May 7, 2021 (12pm-5pm)For Saturday, May 8, 2021 (7am-9am) New Zion #1 Baptist ChurchProgressive Missionary Baptist Church 2501 Calloway Rd., Tyler, Texas 757071415 W. 29th St., Tyler, Texas 75702 For more information regarding the Celebration of Life for Bennie L. Marshall please visit:
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