Priscilla Mae Marshall

Jimi was given her nickname by her mother since she was “always doing things like the boys”.

Jimi was a graduate of Central High School in Columbus, Ohio where she met her sweetheart, Major John Marshall Jr (retd). John and Jimi were married on September 22, 1951. Following John’s enlistment in the Army, they were stationed in several states – Ohio, Texas, California, Michigan, New Jersey and, also in the countries of Japan and Germany. Jimi was an active member of the PTA, the American Red Cross, and various officer wives’ clubs.

Jimi was a lover of classical music, especially Mario Lanza. Jimi also enjoyed playing the piano. Upon returning to civilian life, she expanded on her love of music and learned to play the dulcimer. Jimi joined a group of other dulcimer players and traveled around Columbus providing entertainment to schools and senior citizen facilities.

Jimi loved roses, making wine, and enjoyed anything related to swans – figurines, flowerpots, jewelry, paintings, puzzles, etc. Jimi was a people person and enjoyed making the holiday seasons special times. She also enjoyed talking to her many family members and friends on the telephone.

Preceded in death by husband of 58 yrs., John Jr.; daughter, Marilynn Elizabeth, father and mother Edward “Razz” and Lettie Waller, brothers, William Brown, and Edward Waller Jr. Survived by children Gayle Marshall; Rosalind (Kevin) Perry; John III (Toni); granddaughter, Dominique Marshall; Grace Carter; brother-in-law George (Juanita) Marshall; sisters-in-law, Evelyn (James) Dexter, Esther Marshall; niece, Karen Marshall; cousin, Melzenia Fluellen; extended family, Roland Jackson; Matthew & Debbie Parks, Gloria Coakley, Alice & Barry Levitin, Dorothy Gilbert, and a host of other relatives and friends.

Jimi was a wonderful wife, mom, and a friend to everyone she met. We will miss her love, smile, wit, and her compassion for others.

Visitation will be from 11:00 a.m. until time of the funeral service at 12:00 p.m., Friday, January 13th at the Schoedinger North Chapel, 5554 Karl Road, Columbus, OH 43229. Interment: Glen Rest Memorial Estates, 8029 E. Main St, Reynoldsburg, OH 43068. Priscilla will be laid to rest next to her husband John, daughter Marilynn, and parents Edward and Lettie Waller.