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Mae Marshall Obituary

Marshall, Mae Frances
74, of Phoenix, AZ passed away on September 18, 2015 in Phoenix. She was born on August 21, 1941 in Greenville, MS to the late Robert and Elsie (Butler) Neeley. Mae worked as a Military Assembler for FMC later known as BAE. She moved to Phoenix in 2004 and became a member of First New Life Missionary Baptist Church. She enjoyed traveling to California to visit her children and over 40 grandchildren, great-grandchildren, and great-great-grandchildren. Mae is survived by her two daughters, Sharon Lynn Gunn of Modesto, CA, and Annette Marie Nelson (James) of Stockton, CA; a sister Johnnie Mae Neeley of Las Vegas and a brother Bobby Joe Neeley of Fresno; her long-time companion David Deatherage; grandchildren, Tamisse Davis, Latrice Taylor, Eric, Monique, Norrval, Wilesha, Shanielle, Tyresha, Denzel, Isaiah, Lakisha, Carolyn and Nakisha Sisco; and a host of other family and friends. She was preceded in death by her father Robert Neeley, Sr. and mother Elsie Neeley; son William Sisco; and two brothers Alfred Neeley and Robert Neeley, Jr. Services will be held on October 10, 2015 at 11:00 a.m. at First New Life Missionary Baptist Church, 1902 W. Roeser Road, Phoenix, AZ 85041. In lieu of flowers, contributions can be made to the church in her honor. Her family will also be holding a celebration of life ceremony the following week in California.

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Published by The Arizona Republic from Oct. 9 to Oct. 10, 2015.

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Stephanie Sisco

March 1, 2016

I was never blessed with the chance to meet you but I know so many beautiful things about you I'm raising my babies and taking care of Denzel my husband I feel a presents when things get hard but I know your and angel looking down and protecting all of the g,gg children.

October 16, 2015

I am truly sorry for your loss. I can only imagine the grief that you must be feeling at this time. May the God of all comfort strengthen your family in your time of need. 2 Thessalonians 2:16, 17

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October 10, 2015

Sending our deepest sympathy and condolences to the Marshall family. May the God of all comfort strengthen you to cope and endure this difficult time

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