She was born in Cadiz, Kentucky, the daughter of the late Herman Cothran and Monico Jefferson Colson Cothran. Mrs. Marvel enjoyed crafting, whether it be creating flower arrangements, painting, or crocheting blankets and giving them to people in need. She was a member of First Baptist Church Donelson since 1995. She will be remembered for her giving heart and selflessness.
In addition to her parents, she is preceded in death by her four siblings, Herman Alton Cothran, Eula Marie Hall, Adron Thomas Cothran, and Hobart DeWitt Cothran.
Mrs. Marvel is survived by her devoted husband of 70 years, James D. Marvel; son and daughter-in-law, Larry and Jackie Marvel; and grandson and his wife, Brandon Thomas and Melissa Marvel.
The Celebration of Life Service for Mrs. Marvel will be conducted at Hermitage Funeral Home on Wednesday, August 22, 2018 at 2:00 pm with Brother Jack Barron officiating. Interment will follow at Hermitage Memorial Gardens. Visitation with the family will be from 11:00 am until the time of service.
In lieu of flowers, contributions in Mrs. Marvel’s memory may be made by mail to the American Heart Association, P.O. Box 840692, Dallas, Texas 75284, or online at www.heart.org.
