of Benton, AR
October 12, 1922 - December 7, 2013
Von Elda Jean Marshall, 91 years old, died December 7, 2013 at her home in Benton, Arkansas. Born to Swedish parents, Charles Otto and Agnes Rydell Johnson, October 12, 1922 in Kackley, Kansas, she was the seventh of eight children. She graduated from Scandia High School (the Home of the Flying Swedes) in 1940, after which she and her friend, Scrappy Nylund, drove Route 66 to Los Angeles, California, where she worked as a secretary in the shipyards and for Dun & Bradstreet during WWII. After returning home from California she and Lyle Marshall were married in Scandia, Kansas, on February 1, 1947. In 1950, they moved to Benton, Arkansas where they raised nine children.
Jean was a homemaker for many years before she worked as a secretary in the Saline County Extension offices from the mid 1960s to the early 1970s and later as a copy editor for the Saline Courier (formerly The Benton Courier) where she retired. She was honored as Mother of the Year in 1963 by the Benton Junior High PTA and again in 1978 by the Saline Courier (formerly The Benton Courier). Throughout her life she also spent many hours volunteering in the community. She was an active member of the Saline County Extension Homemakers where she served a term as Council President, a member of the Sharon Extension Homemakers and as a volunteer for the Saline Memorial Auxiliary.
Jean was a dedicated member of the Zion Evangelical Lutheran Church of Avilla where she participated in the Lutheran Women's Missionary League and was a member of the Zion Lutheran Church Choir.
She was a tireless baker and was perhaps best known for her Swedish coffee rings, cream cheese Danish, breads and cakes which she would generously provide for anyone. Many couples remember the wedding cakes she made and decorated for their weddings.
She is survived by five daughters and four sons: Beth Lane of Benton, her husband Lloyd and children -- Nathan and Kristin; Jan Hurliman of Fayetteville, her husband John and children -- Lesha and Angie; Charles Marshall of Hot Springs, his wife Paulette and children -- Michael, Cameron and Rebecca; Ben Marshall of Benton, his wife Sonja and children -- Wade and Deana; Elsa Peeler of Benton, her husband Jimmy Paul and children -- Chace, Ryan, Sarah and Scott; Kyle Marshall of Roland, his wife Brenda and children - Tifany, Britany, Lindsay and Shelly; Mona Totten of Benton, her husband Billy and child -- Shane; Tim Marshall of Benton and his child -- Mary Katherine; and Lana Bragg of Benton, her husband Mel and children -- Joey, Mike and Bart. She is also survived by 27 great grand children.
She is also survived by her sister, Mildred Stanford and brother, Jarl Johnson (Barbara) and sisters-in-law, Norma Lee Johnson and Virginia Lee Marshall Nylund. She is also survived by many nieces, nephews and cousins.
She was preceded in death by her husband of 55 years, her parents and brothers Lewis, Glenn, Maurice and Chet Johnson, sister, Elsa LeSage and grandson Lance Gaines.
Her capacity for love truly had no limits and so she is both survived by and preceded in death by countless friends who were touched by her and who were embraced by her as family.
Services will be held at Zion Evangelical Lutheran Church at 300 Avilla East, Alexander, on Thursday, December 12 at 1:00 pm. A luncheon will be provided by the ladies of the church at 11am for the family, the congregation and for guests attending the services. Reverend Michael Schleider will conduct the services. Visitation will be held at Roller Ballard Funeral Home in the Chapel on Wednesday, December 11 from 6:00 to 8:00 pm.
Her grandsons, Nathan Richmond, Wade Marshall, Chace Peeler, Ryan Peeler, Scott Peeler and Joey Bragg will serve as pall bearers. Bart Bragg, Mike Bragg, Cameron Marshall, Michael Marshall, and Shane Totten will serve as honorary pall bearers.
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27 Condolence(s)
Elsa Lee Marshall Peeler
Thursday, December 19, 2013
Hi Mom, just wanted you to know how much I miss you! I know this is probably only for guests to write in but I miss you badly! All 9 of your children miss and will miss your Beaty both inside and out! You were the best mom! You taughtt us about The Lord and what he did for us . We are truly grateful for you and we will see you one day! I am glad that God picked you as my mother! I love you! Wow you are with God and our SAVIOUR !!!!
Tell dad hi for me !!! I miss you both so bad that my heart aches for you! But we will see you:) In Christ , Elsa
Kathy Smart
Thursday, December 12, 2013
Dear Mona and family.
So very sad for you all . She was such a sweet person and always had a beautiful smile and kind words to say whenever she saw me. Remembering you all in my prayers during this very difficult time.
Kathy Powell Weakley
Thursday, December 12, 2013
What wonderful memories this family will share! Having known 'Grandma' Marshall gives a pure and honest meaning to the word - family. She loved hers and left such a legacy of those values to all her children and grandchildren. Being in the same room with her just made you feel good. I'm blessed because I knew her.
Steve
Thursday, December 12, 2013
Prayers for your family. My thoughts are with each of you.
Lyn Cady Dozier
Wednesday, December 11, 2013
Lana, Mona, Tim, and family, I am so sorry for your loss. You are all in my thoughts and prayers.
Stan Carson
Wednesday, December 11, 2013
Dear Beth, Our prayers will be with you and your family at this time. I have heard you speak of your mother at the store many times and I enjoy visiting with you so much. Please know you have not lost your precious "mother" as you know exactly where she is". I am so blessed to be at Johnston's or I would never have known you. Love and promise of continued prayers. Debbie
KRISTIN JOHNSTON
Wednesday, December 11, 2013
Dear Beth and families,
I' m so sorry for the loss of your mom. I know she was a great influence in your lives as our mom's are. I know you will miss her terribly. Please know I am thinking of all of you at this time.
Love,
Kristin and Joe Johnston
maryellenhenson
Wednesday, December 11, 2013
sorry for your loss ..may God grant you peace knowing she is with our Lord. love you mary ellen
Kevin and Deana Rollins
Wednesday, December 11, 2013
Will always hold a special place in our hearts! Love and LOTS of prayers!
Peggy Willis Smith
Tuesday, December 10, 2013
She was such a great Lady. She will be missed. Praying for your family.
Annette Charlton Wright
Tuesday, December 10, 2013
To the family,
My thoughts and prayers are with all of you during this time.
Words can never explain how much this wonderful lady meant to me. During a very difficult time in my life she reached out not only her home but her love thru hugs, kisses or just holding me tight to make me feel safe and loved. For this time in my life I feel I am able to be the person I am today. Know that there is and always will be a place in my heart for her. Thank you for sharing her and your father with me and my siblings during that time.
clarice bray
Tuesday, December 10, 2013
I WILL MISS YOU. I ALWAYS considered you as my second mom
My heart now has a large space in it. I will remember you and your kindness for the rest of my life.
Clyde and Vanessa Crookham
Tuesday, December 10, 2013
Our hearfelt condolences to all those that loved and will be missing this precious lady! She was a beautiful, kind, caring, woman whom is with no doubt gracing heaven now!
John Rollans
Tuesday, December 10, 2013
Charles,
Your mom left the world a kinder place for having been a part of it.
John Rollans
Sandra (Bagley) Caldwell
Tuesday, December 10, 2013
Memories of Mrs Marshall and family will always hold a special place in my heart. She was always ready with her cheerful laugh and the more children the better. When her children and the five children in our family got together there was never a dull moment. I am sending a special hug to all her children... Miss you all
Love and condolences
Sandra (Bagley) Caldwell
Darlene Horne
Tuesday, December 10, 2013
Jean was one of the most wonderful people I have ever known. My prayers are with the family.
Love you.
christine steele
Tuesday, December 10, 2013
Coinnie Kingrey
Tuesday, December 10, 2013
My sweet Jean, no one but you and I will know all the secretes we shared on the phone. You were such a good friend and I loved you so much. The Lord told me while I was reading his word just a few weeks ago, that you had always meet so many at church and made them feel welcomed and now it was time for you to come to his home and meet people at the gate and make each of us and others feel welciomed up there.
Connie
Paul & Laura Pruitt
Tuesday, December 10, 2013
Rick & Jan Tedford
Tuesday, December 10, 2013
She was a wonderful woman and will be greatly missed. You are all in our thoughts and prayers. May God Bless each of you with many precious memories.
Rick and Jan Tedford
Steven L. Ratliff
Monday, December 9, 2013
My prayers to the entire Marshall family on the passing on one of Sweetest Women I've ever known. We've lost a very special woman but Heaven has gained a wonderful Angel. I'm blessed just to say I had the pleasure of knowing her. RIP Grandma Jean.
Phil & Kelle Patterson
Monday, December 9, 2013
What a special angel God has called home! Mrs. Marshall was one of the sweetest ladies I know. Our thoughts and prayers are with you all.
Mike and Renea Woodall
Sunday, December 8, 2013
Jean was a great inspiration to us. She was a kind person that could always find the good in anything. Renea has great memories of working with Jean at the Courier. She will be missed but she leaves many good memories. Her children are a great testimony to the importance of close family. Jean's spirit has influenced everyone she has come in touch with. We love y'all and pray God will give you a special peace.
Paul & Kathy Isenhower
Sunday, December 8, 2013
We were so sorry to hear about Jean. Our prayers are with you all and know that God is hugging each of you. Jean was a wonderful
and extremely jolly person. Heaven will know she has made her arrival it will never be the same here or there. Love ya"ll, Paul and Kathy
Ola Bramlett
Saturday, December 7, 2013
Beth and family,
I am so sorry for your loss. I pray that God will comfort each of you during this sad time. You and all of your family are in my thoughts and prayers.
God Bless
Ola and Jim Bramlett
Janet Hill
Saturday, December 7, 2013
My heart aches for you. Jean was an awesome woman, with a Wonderful family. 1 always loved hearing her stories and couldn't wait to get one of her famous Strudels.God bless YOU all and I wish You comfort.
Janet Hill
Janet Hill
Saturday, December 7, 2013
My heart aches for you. Jean was an awesome woman, with a Wonderful family. 1 always loved hearing her stories and couldn't wait to get one of her famous Strudels.God bless YOU all and I wish You comfort.
Janet Hill