Annie L. Marshall

1930 - 2021

Annie (Ann) Louise Noel Marshall passed away suddenly and peacefully on November 23, 2021. Ann was born on August 23, 1930 in Martinsville, VA. Ann was preceded in death by her parents; James Thomas Noel and Annie Lee Noel, three sisters; Leah Dillard, Hattie Mae Martin, and Katie Woody and her brother; John Henry Noel. She also mourned the loss of two daughters; Wanda Shirelle Marshall and Karen Marie Burton, and a great granddaughter Asia Shirelle Holmes.

Ann leaves behind Floyd L. Marshall (ex-husband) and her loving children; Ervin Marshall, Roma Johns, Brenda Simpson, Valerie Yarborough (Henry), Cynthia Fitts (Larry), Ronald Marshall (Doretter), Verian Booker (Ronald), Kevin Marshall, 15 grandchildren, and 21 great grandchildren. Ann also leaves eight siblings; Maureen Hodge, Mary Noel, Dorothy Broady, Gladys Noel, Denise Saxton, James Noel, Frederick Noel, and Rudolph Noel and a host of nieces, nephews, relatives and many treasured friends.

Ann attended Johnson C. Smith University and also attended Thomas Nelson Community College where she enjoyed learning the sport of archery.

Ann was an active member of Carver Memorial Presbyterian Church.

Ann retired from the Newport News School System after many years of dedicated service. She loved to talk and tell humorous stories. Ann loved children and children loved her. When growing up, our home was often filled with many neighborhood children as well as her own.

In lieu of a wake or gravesite service (per our mother's request), we invite you to post your memories and comments about our beloved mother on the Cooke Brothers Funeral Home site at www.cookebros.com or legacy.com. Our family thanks you for your expressions of condolences and respect for our mother's wishes at this very difficult time.