Marchell "Big Ma" Pritchett

Marchell "Big Ma" Pritchett obituary

Marchell "Big Ma" Pritchett

Marchell Pritchett Obituary

Obituary published on Legacy.com by Sommerville Funeral Services - Akron on Oct. 7, 2025.

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Marchell Teague Pritchett, 69, known by many as "Big Ma" departed this life September 29, 2025, after a long battle with Multiple Sclerosis.

She was born September 18, 1956, in Montgomery, Alabama.

In 1967, her family moved to Akron, Ohio, where she attended Akron Public Schools.

Marchell loved to cook and everyone loved the cornmeal french fries that she would make. Some of her favorite foods to eat were fried chicken and fish. Marchell also loved listening to music, watching her favorite game shows, and playing Pitty Pat and Spades.

It is in her homegoing that we celebrate her life and share the wonderful memories of her spirit and essence.

Marchell is preceded in death by her grandmother, Willie Rebecca Teague and her brother, Wendell James Managan.

Marchell leaves to cherish her memories, parents, Helen and Joseph Managan; daughter, DeQunette Teague; sisters, Sanetta (Tyler) Turner, Lynn (Efrem) Swoope; brothers, Donny Teague, Leonardo (Yolonda) Managan, Renardo (Cathy) Managan; grandchildren, DeJanette Teague, D'Najia McClain, D'Launtae Teague; great grandchildren, Timothy and Saige, a host of nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends who were blessed to have known her.

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Gina Oliver

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My is Gina Oliver. I want to give my condolences & prayers to Marchell family for her passing. May God Bless& Comfort You!From,the Oliver Family

David Carson

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May God hold you in his arms. Bless those you left behind. Thanks for allowing me to love your daughter and grandkids. You was a wonderful woman who bless so many with your present. May God look over you for all time.

Jain Janine carswell

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Iam going to miss her dearly she was a very very good person I loved her I'm going to miss that pepper steaks she made it with hamburgers this is weasel I'll always will love you Michelle

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