Evelyn Dolores Smith Marshall

82 passed away peacefully on November 23, 2012 surrounded by her family. She was born on July 29, 1930 in Dunlap, TN to her parents, Floyd Arnold Smith, Sr. and Norine Maynard Smith. She later moved to the Mid-South, where she spent her adult life in Memphis and Olive Branch, Mississippi.

Mrs. Marshall was preceded in death by her husband of 47 years, James E. “Sonny” Marshall, Jr. in 2001 and her brother Floyd Smith Jr.

She is survived by her loving sons, Barry (Debbie) Marshall and Kevin (Terri) Marshall; granddaughter, Sarah Jessica Marshall (Michael); grandson, Colin James Marshall; great-granddaughter, Sofia Ulua; sister Jo Oakley and brother, Phil (Kim) Smith.

She was a great fan of University of Memphis basketball.

The family would like to thank the staff of Baptist Trinity Hospice House in Collierville and Comfort Keepers for their wonderful care during the last month.

The family will receive friends at Memphis Funeral Home on Tuesday, November 27 from 5 to 7 pm. Private internment will be at Memorial Park.

In lieu of flowers, the family requests donations be made to the Carnival Memphis Children’s Charities, 2693 Union Ave. Extd., Suite 205, Memphis 38112 or a charity of the donor’s choice.

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