Erlene Webber Marr

Erlene Webber Marr, age 78, of Peterson, Alabama, passed away peacefully in her home on August 25, 2025.

Erlene lived a long life of joy, laughter, and love. She was born on November 14, 1946, in Tuscaloosa, Alabama. She grew up with her 8 brothers and sisters surrounded by love, laughter and the occasional bit of mischief. She married her first husband, Larry Travis, and was blessed with her only daughter, Tammy Travis Shirley in 1966. Erlene worked tirelessly to make sure that Tammy was always provided for and loved. Later in life, Erlene, met and married her second husband, Butch Marr. Erlene and Butch married in 1992. Together, Butch and Erlene found the lord and began their lives anew. Erlene's later years were spent with Butch helping with their church, Ruhama Baptist where she was a lifelong member, and spending time with her family whenever possible. Erlene was an avid believer in the lord, and her family is at peace knowing that she is dancing and rejoicing in her final home.

Pallbearers will be Byron Shirley, Chris Shirley, Justin Hardeman, Marcus Quilliams, Lynn Webber, and Barry Webber.

Honorary Pallbearers include Kyle Sellers, Matt Krallman, West Alabama Hospice, Morgan Crumpton, and Lakesha Prewitt.

Please join us to celebrate and honor the life of Erlene Marr at 2 p.m. on Thursday, August 28th at Tuscaloosa Memorial Chapel Funeral Home with Bro. Tommy Easterwood and Pastor Ryan James officiating and Tuscaloosa Memorial Chapel directing. Visitation will be held from 1-2 pm at the funeral home. Burial will follow at Tuscaloosa Memorial Park.

Erlene is preceded in death by her husband, parents, brothers (Edward, Wayne, Marshall, and JW), sisters (Marie, Linda, Aeline, and Doris), nephews (Daryl and Darin) nieces (Cindy and Janet), and grandson (Shannon).

Erlene is survived by her daughter Tammy Shirley (Byron), grandchildren - Chris and Katie (Justin) great grandchildren – Hadley and Brady Hardeman, a host of nieces and nephews, soul sisters - Coraphine Elmore and Joyce Hayes, brothers-in-law – Robert Abston, Kenny Abston, and sister-in-law – Sheila Carden.