Mrs. Annie Sue Boyd Marshall

Mrs. Annie Sue Boyd Marshall was born in Reidsville, North Carolina on July 5, 1915 to James Davis and Mattie Sue Cummings Boyd. She transition peacefully from this earthly life to glory on Friday, January 29, 2015 at 5:30PM surrounded by family and friends. She accepted Jesus Christ as her Lord and Savior at an early age, (she always recalled that it was on February 14th Valentine’s Day), and she developed a dedicated relationship with the Lord, increasing her faith through Bible study and prayer. She attended elementary and high school in Rockingham County, NC. She was the eldest and the longest survivor of seven siblings. She married Cleveland Marshall in Kentucky on September 7, 1949. They purchased property in Madison County and began farming. Cleveland preceded her in death in 1998 at the age of 92. To cherish her memory is a distinguished legacy of four children, Clarence (Brenda), Salt Lake City Utah, Gladys (Otis deceased) McGowan, (Memphis, TN), John (Priscilla) Marshall, Stone Mountain, GA and Dorothy Marshall, Medon, TN. Ten grandchildren, thirty one great grand children and eight great-great children. A host of nieces, nephews, cousins and extended family members along with two very special friends, Mrs. Sadie Robinson and Mrs. Delores Stewart. Mrs. Marshall enjoyed a very active life of work, travel, adventure and community service. She always faced life with complete confidence that, through Christ, she could achieve anything that she set her mind to do. In addition to farming with her husband, Cleveland, she was a talented seamstress, milliner, quilter, and an avid reader. She began and ended her day reading God’s Word. She served a Sunday School Teacher, Church Secretary and as a Senior Mother of the Church. She served on the Board of Directors for West Madison Senior Citizen Center and participated with the Blairs Community Club. She pursued every opportunity available to her to increase in knowledge. She learned to drive at the age of 60 and drove until age 89. She was blessed to enjoy the grand celebration of her 100th birthday on July 5, 2015. She was the recipient of a U. S. Flag that was flown over the U. S. Capital in her honor along with White House Birthday greetings from President Barack and Mrs. Michelle Obama. Her family will always recall the firm words of instructions she gave to us, which were to have complete reliance on and trust in the Lord Jesus Christ. And oh! those infamous words of wisdom to all, “You Must Repent, You Must Be Born Again”.

Mrs. Annie Sue Boyd Marshall

July 5, 1915 - January 29, 2016