Crowley — Sally Vanessa Marshall, 57, passed away Thursday, October 27, 2011 in Fort Worth. Funeral: 10 am, Friday, November 4, 2011 at Joshua Baptist Church. Visitation: 6 to 8 pm, Thursday, November 3, 2011 at Mayfield Kiser Funeral Home. Interment: Crowley Cemetery. Sally was born January 25, 1954 in Fort Worth. She was a beloved wife, mother, and grammy. In her down time she was always working with her hands. She enjoyed cross stitch and solving crossword puzzles. Her last project was a quilt for her granddaughter that the Lord blessed her to see before He brought her home. Above all, Sally was a faithful Christian. She had a special kindness in her eyes and a wonderful laugh which will never be forgotten by those she loved. Her gentle spirit could be clearly seen as a Kindergarten Sunday school teacher, earning her the name “silly Sally”. Her musical talent was extraordinary. She was a gifted pianist who could pick anything out by ear and bring new life to old hymns by composing her own arrangements. Even through her years of struggling with pain, she still had a desire to serve those around her. Sally loved people and could often be found with a phone to her ear, needle in hand watching a game show with a puppy in her lap. She was fiercely quick witted, frequently on the second or third pun before we caught the first one. She will be greatly missed by all who knew and loved her. “I have an endless hope, not a hopeless end! My exit from earth would be my grandest entrance into heaven! Earth has no sorrow that heaven cannot heal, “Sally Marshall. Sally was preceded in death by her mother Patsy Anne Martin. Survivors: Sally is survived by her husband, Duane Marshall; daughter, Laura and Jared Huffman; father, Vann and Sue Martin; brother, Billy and Jerri Martin; sister, Susan and Walter Smith; nephews, Grayland Smith, Matthew Smith, and Chase Martin; nieces, Bethany and Joe Baker, Skylar Smith, and Natalie Martin; granddaughter, Violet Huffman.
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Mrs. Sally! We will miss you! You were one of my favorite sunday school teachers and I’ll never forget how you told me once that everytime you played the piano for church, you were scared. I prayed for you when you played after that. You will be soooo missed! Can’t wait to see you in heaven once day! You’ll be playing bravely on a golden piano!!
So sorry to hear of Sally’s passing! Looked for your contact information after we moved and never could find you. So wish I could have caught up with you & Sally! Now she is making beautiful music in heaven! God bless and deepest condolences!
Bro.Dwayne and Laura,
I feel for y’all. Mrs.Sally was such a blessing to me while we were at Worth. I can still see her singing “Ten were Bad and Two were Good” during kid’s choir practice. She would run out one door and in the other and run out again. She wouldn’t stop until Mrs.Harvey insisted. She was a wonderful person and will always have a special place in my heart!
I’ll be praying for y’all!
In Christ,
Stacy Roop (Norman)
So sorry to hear of Sally’s passing. While students at Arlington Baptist College in the 70’s she was the one to make us laugh. May God give comfort to her family.
So sorry to hear of the passing of Sally. We have such good memories of you guys. We will be praying for your family.
I offer my condolences to Sally’s family and all those who loved her so much. She was always the life of the party and I have such good memories of times with her when we were at ABC as well as Worth.
We have such good memories of your family – all the times that we got together with you guys and had tons of laughs! May God’s peace and comfort surround you.
I have very fond memories of Sally, getting to work with her in several ministries at Worth Baptist Church. She loved to play the piano and was very gifted. The last time I talked to her she was so proudly talking of her new grandbaby. My condolences to the family.
Sally will be greatly missed. She was a dear friend and always full of life…always making people laugh. She was a very talented young lady and I know she is using those talents to bless those around her in heaven even now. We love you. Praying for you Duane and Laura, may God give you His great peace and comfort.
Sweet friend will be missed
So sad to hear of Sally’s passing. She was such a dear friend at ABC. What a
wonderful home she is in today!
Sally will always be remembered fondly in my heart. I know that heaven is shining brightly with her playing the piano in praise to God.
Thinking of you and your family during this time. Sally was one of those people who kept you laughing and the children loved to be around her. May you feel Gods comfort and his peace during the days ahead.
Sally will always hold a special place in my heart. I pray that God keeps you wrapped in his loving arms during your time of need.
My sincere condolences to Duane, Laura and the rest of Sally’s family. I am so glad I got to see you and say goodbye. I love you and I know that you are in a better place now. I can’t wait to see you in Heaven! <3
Sally will always have a special place in our hearts. Our thoughts and prayers are with Duane and Laura during this sad time.