Menu
Search by Name
Search by Name
FUNERAL HOME
Ann Marsh Obituary
Partheny Ann Martin Marsh, 91, of Lynchburg, passed away on Friday, December 19, 2025, at Lynchburg General Hospital.
Born in Amherst County on September 19, 1934, she was the daughter of the late Al Lincoln Martin and Mary Lou Hartless Martin. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her beloved husband of 57 years, Clyde Everett Marsh; and her daughter, Deanna Lynn Marsh Ratliff.
She is survived by her son, Clyde E. Marsh, Jr.; four grandchildren, Sarah Marsh, Marianne R. Hashmi, Ian Ratliff, and Miles Ratliff; and five great-grandchildren, Olivia Harvey, Molly Kiser, Layla Hashmi, Reza Hoshmi, and Jenson Johnson-Porterfield.
Ann was a generous and compassionate woman who found joy in helping others. In the spirit of service that defined her life, she became a nurse's aide with the Red Cross at the age of 16 and later retired from a long and dedicated career in nursing at the Central Virginia Training Center. She had a deep love for children and was well known for her sense of humor and kind heart.
Ann and her husband attended Calvary Cross Baptist Church.
A service celebrating Ann's life will be conducted at 3 p.m. Sunday December 28, 2025, at Whitten Timberlake Chapel. The family will receive friends for one hour prior to the service.
A graveside service will be conducted at 11 a.m. Monday, December 29, 2025, at Presbyterian Cemetery.
Those wishing to make memorial contributions are asked to consider St. Jude Children's Research Hospital, www.stjude.org.
Memories and Condolences
for Ann Marsh
Sponsored by Whitten Timberlake Chapel.
How you can show support
0 Entries
Be the first to post a memory or condolences.
Make a Donation
in Ann Marsh's name
Memorial Events
for Ann Marsh
People and places connected with Ann
Lynchburg, VA
The News & Advance
Recent Obituaries
How to support Ann's loved ones
Should I Send Sympathy Flowers?
What kind of arrangement is appropriate, where should you send it, and when should you send an alternative?
Read more
What Should I Write in a Sympathy Card?
We'll help you find the right words to comfort your family member or loved one during this difficult time.
Read more
Resources to help you cope with loss
How to Cope With Grief
Information and advice to help you cope with the death of someone important to you.
Read more
Estate Settlement Guide
If you’re in charge of handling the affairs for a recently deceased loved one, this guide offers a helpful checklist.
Read more
Obituaries, grief & privacy: Legacy’s news editor on NPR podcast
Legacy's Linnea Crowther discusses how families talk about causes of death in the obituaries they write.
Read moreWays to honor Ann Marsh's life and legacy
Obituary Examples
You may find these well-written obituary examples helpful as you write about your own family.
Read more
Obituary Templates – Customizable Examples and Samples
These free blank templates make writing an obituary faster and easier.
Read more
How Do I Write a Eulogy?
Some basic help and starters when you have to write a tribute to someone you love.
Read more
