Marcia Saunders Shulam

Marcia Saunders Shulam has entered her eternal rest-released at last from the wearying pain of a body long burdened by chronic illness on August 5, 2025. She has been released from what once she was bound. What once brought sorrow has been exchanged for glory. She has gone to the place where there are no more tears, and where her joy is full-in the presence of her Redeemer, Yeshua HaMashiach, whom she loved with all her heart.
Born to Horace Edward Saunders, Jr. and Roberta June Cummins on February 25, 1949, Marcia lived a life of quiet power and deep, enduring faith. She was kind, godly-but fierce in her commitment to the Lord. She stood as a pillar behind her beloved husband, Joseph Shulam, through more than 50 years of teaching, leading, and serving the Body of Messiah with one of the most enduring Messianic ministries of our time-Netivyah. Together they travelled worldwide to over 50 countries. She was beloved and respected around the world.
Marcia's strength was not only seen in leadership. It was woven into daily acts of love-the countless baby clothes she knit by hand for newborns, the meals prepared, the prayers whispered in the early hours, the counsel given with honesty and grace. She held fast to the truth, and she held people close.
She was the beloved wife of Joseph Shulam, the devoted mother of Barry Shulam (Beth) and Danah Shulam Sanders, and the proud, adoring grandmother of Joey Shulam and Noaam Sanders. Her love for them was fierce, protective, and unshakable.
She is also remembered with deep affection by her brothers-Dr. Horace Saunders III (Phyllis), Scott Saunders (Susan), and Nathan Saunders (Ruth)-as well as by a circle of nieces, nephews, and extended family who were blessed by her presence, her strength, and her fierce devotion.
Marcia lived in covenant-rooted in the Scriptures, walking out her faith with integrity and passion. She embodied the words of Proverbs 31:
"She is clothed with strength and dignity; she can laugh at the days to come Many women do noble things, but you surpass them all."
Her absence leaves a quiet ache, but her memory is a blessing that will not fade.
She has fought the good fight. She has finished her race. And now-she has found her peace within the gates of the Holy City.
In lieu of flowers, please consider a gift to Netivyah International who is establishing a scholarship fund in honor of Marcia Shulam.
Funeral services will be conducted at North Boulevard Church of Christ, Murfreesboro, Tennessee, 1112 N Rutherford Blvd, Murfreesboro, TN 37130, on Sunday, August 10 at 3:00 PM CST. Private burial to follow at Cedar Grove Cemetery in Lebanon. Visitation Sunday after 2:00 PM at the Church.
The family is sitting Shivah at 414 Stonegate Drive, Lebanon, TN 37090 through August 12, 2025. Follow our social media pages for daily zoom links to sit Shivah with us virtually.
LIGON & BOBO FUNERAL HOME of Lebanon (615) 444-2142 www.ligonbobo.com