Wanda Lea Marsh, 80, a Culver resident for the past five years, coming from Centerville, Indiana, passed away at the Elkhart Hospice House at 10:10 p.m. on Monday, September 24, 2012 of natural causes.
Wanda is a native of Missouri, particularly the Yancy Mills area. She was born the daughter of Benjamin Frank and Mary Jane (Mihlfeld) Gabel in Rolla, Missouri on September 16, 1932. She was a graduate of Newburg High School in 1949 and attended classes at the University of Missouri – Columbia, where she also performed office work. Wanda had also worked in the office at Ft. Leonard Wood and then attained her Realtors License.
On December 16, 1950 in the Philadelphia Baptist Church in Phelps County, she became the bride of Gerald E. Marsh and soon became a homemaker.
She remained active, volunteering for her church the Southside Baptist, where she played the piano and taught Sunday school. Wanda also assisted at local nursing homes.
The couple had two children (and their families), son; Terry L. and his wife Carol Marsh and their children, Jaclyn (Kevin) Waddell and Sarah Marsh all of Cumming, Georgia, daughter; Melodie M. and her husband Kevin Overmyer and their daughter, Suzanne (Dan) Barth all of Culver, Indiana. Three great-grandchildren include: Ansley, Hannah and Grace.
Two sisters, Ruby (Cecil) King of Rolla and Roxie Tucker of Olathe, Kansas and two brothers, Les (Ann) Gabel of St. Louis and Ken Gabel of St. James, Missouri also survive.
One brother, Karl Gabel has preceded Wanda in death.
The family invites you to a luncheon at the Church of Christ in Licking at 11:00 a.m. prior to visitation. Visitation will be held on Saturday, September 29, 2012 from noon until 2 p.m. in the Fox Funeral Home, 128 S. Main St., Licking, Missouri. Services will immediately follow at 2 p.m. in the funeral home.
Burial will be in the Ozark Hills Memorial Gardens in Rolla, Missouri.
Preferred are memorial gifts to the Alzheimer’s and Dementia Services of Northern Ind., 922 E. Colfax Avenue, South Bend, IN 46617 or The Center for Hospice Care, 112 S. Center St., Plymouth, IN 46563
Ron and Linda DeMoss says
We send our deepest sympathies and prayers to the entire family. While we never met Wanda Marsh we are church friends of Terry\’s family. We know that Wanda lived a life of love and dedication to her heavenly Father and raised her children to know and love the Lord. What a legacy she has left for her grandchildren and great grandchildren to follow. There is not greater calling in this world. I am honored to pray for the family and freinds who knew her well and grieve for their loss. \”Blessed are those who mourn for they will be comforted\” Matthew 5:4
Linda Fansher (Gadd) says
My thoughts and prayers are with your family. Wanda was my second Mom when I was growing up. I have such cherished memories of her and your whole family. God bless you all during this time, but isn\’t it wonderful to know that you will see her again..
Ken Van Winkle says
Terry, Melody,
Your family is in my prayers. I have many fond childhood memories involving your family, from the many, many church related things to being neighbors with you in Centerville. The many hours we spent together as our parents got together & practiced their music, Terry & I riding bikes & playing around town, your mom picking me up & taking me to school. Your parents were like a another set of parents. All good memories
Take Care
Ken Van Winkle <><
Judy (Abrams) Shellhorn says
Jerry, Terry, Melodie & families – I\’m so sorry to hear of the passing of Wanda. She was a very special person. Will never forget all the music, laughter & good times spent together at church, your home & my parents\’ home. Will be thinking of you – much love to you all –
Linda (Margie) Doyle says
Hello my Southside friends,
I am so sorry to hear of your loss. I so enjoyed teaching Sunday School
with your sweet mother, she taught me a lot about the\” word\” and life in general.
we had so many blessing just watching the kids learn & grow to be proud of themselves.
Wanda knew how to throw a youth Halloween party, we had huge crowds thet we sure don\’t see
anymore. I loved hearing her play piano & when Gerald & her sang at my dads funeral, it simply
moved the whole church. Hope you are all well & enjoying your families we need to make the
most of every second we have here. May God Bless you all at this time
your friend in Christ
Margie Conley Doyle
Rev. Larry, Jill, and Ellen Shelton says
The family of Rev. Larry, Jill and Ellen Shelton send their condolences to Jerry, Terry, and Melodie and families on the loss of wife and mother, Wanda.
Kim Cox says
Jerry and family,
So sorry to hear of Wanda passing. She was a good neighbor for many, many years and I always enjoyed talking with her. Thoughts and prayers are with you.
butch morgan says
Dear Melodie,
My prayers go out to you, Kevin and all the members of your family. Mothers are such a special part of our lives. I pray that all the good memories you have of your mother will help you now and in the years to come. GOD truly blessed your family with a wonderful woman.
GOD BLESS YOU ALL,
Butch Morgan
Duane & Cindy Isaacs says
Jerry and the Marsh family,
Our prayers and sympathy are with you during this time of loss. One of our favorite memories of church is hearing Wanda play the piano; we were always amazed at how she could play and sing at the same time. Please know we will be thinking of and praying for the family.
Duane & Cindy Isaacs
Jerald and Sharon (Wilson) Harris says
Jerald and I extend our sympathy to you. We remember all the wonderful times we shared with your family at Philadelphia Baptist Church. It was always a special blessing listening to your beautiful singing. Melody and Terry were always so entertaining. We are sorry we can\’t be there today in person but you will be in our thoughts and prayers.
Our deepest sympathy,
Rhonda Shepherd Jordan says
Mom (Faye Shepherd) just told me about your loss. I am so sorry. Your family is in my thoughts and prayers.
Ron and Linda DeMoss says
We send our deepest sympathies and prayers to the entire family. While we never met Wanda Marsh we are church friends of Terry\’s family. We know that Wanda lived a life of love and dedication to her heavenly Father and raised her children to know and love the Lord. What a legacy she has left for her grandchildren and great grandchildren to follow. There is not greater calling in this world. I am honored to pray for the family and freinds who knew her well and grieve for their loss. \”Blessed are those who mourn for they will be comforted\” Matthew 5:4
Linda Fansher (Gadd) says
My thoughts and prayers are with your family. Wanda was my second Mom when I was growing up. I have such cherished memories of her and your whole family. God bless you all during this time, but isn\’t it wonderful to know that you will see her again..
Ken Van Winkle says
Terry, Melody,
Your family is in my prayers. I have many fond childhood memories involving your family, from the many, many church related things to being neighbors with you in Centerville. The many hours we spent together as our parents got together & practiced their music, Terry & I riding bikes & playing around town, your mom picking me up & taking me to school. Your parents were like a another set of parents. All good memories
Take Care
Ken Van Winkle <><
Judy (Abrams) Shellhorn says
Jerry, Terry, Melodie & families – I\’m so sorry to hear of the passing of Wanda. She was a very special person. Will never forget all the music, laughter & good times spent together at church, your home & my parents\’ home. Will be thinking of you – much love to you all –
Linda (Margie) Doyle says
Hello my Southside friends,
I am so sorry to hear of your loss. I so enjoyed teaching Sunday School
with your sweet mother, she taught me a lot about the\” word\” and life in general.
we had so many blessing just watching the kids learn & grow to be proud of themselves.
Wanda knew how to throw a youth Halloween party, we had huge crowds thet we sure don\’t see
anymore. I loved hearing her play piano & when Gerald & her sang at my dads funeral, it simply
moved the whole church. Hope you are all well & enjoying your families we need to make the
most of every second we have here. May God Bless you all at this time
your friend in Christ
Margie Conley Doyle
Rev. Larry, Jill, and Ellen Shelton says
The family of Rev. Larry, Jill and Ellen Shelton send their condolences to Jerry, Terry, and Melodie and families on the loss of wife and mother, Wanda.
Kim Cox says
Jerry and family,
So sorry to hear of Wanda passing. She was a good neighbor for many, many years and I always enjoyed talking with her. Thoughts and prayers are with you.
butch morgan says
Dear Melodie,
My prayers go out to you, Kevin and all the members of your family. Mothers are such a special part of our lives. I pray that all the good memories you have of your mother will help you now and in the years to come. GOD truly blessed your family with a wonderful woman.
GOD BLESS YOU ALL,
Butch Morgan
Duane & Cindy Isaacs says
Jerry and the Marsh family,
Our prayers and sympathy are with you during this time of loss. One of our favorite memories of church is hearing Wanda play the piano; we were always amazed at how she could play and sing at the same time. Please know we will be thinking of and praying for the family.
Duane & Cindy Isaacs
Jerald and Sharon (Wilson) Harris says
Jerald and I extend our sympathy to you. We remember all the wonderful times we shared with your family at Philadelphia Baptist Church. It was always a special blessing listening to your beautiful singing. Melody and Terry were always so entertaining. We are sorry we can\’t be there today in person but you will be in our thoughts and prayers.
Our deepest sympathy,
Rhonda Shepherd Jordan says
Mom (Faye Shepherd) just told me about your loss. I am so sorry. Your family is in my thoughts and prayers.