Annabel Marsh

I never met Annabel, but I saw her in a book when I was a child in the 1990’s. I sat down with the book again tonight (Growing Old is Not For Sissies II) and of all the people, was struck the soonest by her photograph and story.

I haven’t run in months, but I am going to put on some shorts, pull my shoes out of the closet, and go on a run inspired by Annabel.

Right now.

It had been a privelege for me to have known Annabel. She will truly be missed by many.

I am sorry that I did not get a chance to meet Annabel, but I did read her account of her cross country run. It was an inspiration to me and to others I have shared her book with. I have heard stories about her life and know that she will be missed by many people. She will always be an inspiration to me and when I get tired during one of my runs I only have to think of her and her struggles and my problems all seem to go away. My best wishes to all her friends and family...
Sincerely,...

I wanted to share I attended a tribute to Annabel held by the Street School Artists in Hollywood last evening. As many of you know, following running, acting was her passion for the last 10 years. The caring showed by Vince, Lisa and her fellow Street School Artists provided a wonderful celebration of Annabel's life and helped in processing this great loss.

Annabel had a role in this play which she was sadly not able to fulfill. She did, however, have a special front row seat...

I was known as Brownie when I flew as a Branif flight attendent with
Annabel from 1947 to 1950.
Whenever I think of Annabel I remember the New Years Eve party that we had at the'Hostess Harem"
where Annabel lived. The bath tub was filled to the brim with beer and ice.The cops came three times because the neighbor complained that we were a little loud.Annabel invited them to join the party,but all that she could get them to partake of was a cup of black eyed peas.The third set of cops...

So sad to hear the news. My mother-in-law Marjorie (Knight) Watson was a dear friend, along with Margie's sister Gloria (Knight) Whatley (now deceased). Gloria was in the famous photo iwth Dwight D. Eisenhower, Annabel and Patty (Powell) Fleming. We traveled to SF with Margie in May 2007 and enjoyed an evening with Annabel. You are all in our thoughts and prayers. The Watson Family (Tom, Lisa, Emily, Ben and Marjorie)

My Aunt Annabel,

I will always have such fond memories of Annabel. We didn't see each other near enough and I will always regret that. I was always so proud of her, being an Airline Hostess and she inspired me to work for Northwest Airlines when I got out of college. She always made it seem like such an exciting job.

She was always so full of life and wine. I think we all got our wine appreciation from her. I really miss that I didn't get to see her act.
Annabell just...

I founded the Street School Artist Collective 10 years ago along with Vincent Riverside and Annabel Marsh on a cold, San Francisco night on Townsend. Throughout all the years, throughout all the members it has always been just us "three" who have continued this journey with the Street School. Annabel's passing has been very, very difficult for me. She has turned out some amazing performances and always seem to be a crowd pleaser!!! She was so endearing on stage and I will truly miss that! ...

I will never forget Annabel showing up to rehearsal after an injury and she was ready to work and no complaints. A true classy woman who knew how to live with passion.