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Marsha Bell Obituary

Marsha Ann Abadie Bell passed away on Thursday, September 15, 2016 at the age of 75. Beloved mother of Briant R. Bell Jr. Grandmother of Ashland Bell and Codi Coleman. Daughter of Eloise C. Abadie and the late Seymour B. Abadie. Sister of Bruce Abadie (Mina), Evelyn Olwell (Wayne), Franny Rigsby (Douglas), Michael Abadie (Gwen), Joanny Benoit (Stan) and the late John David Abadie. Also survived by numerous nieces, nephews, great-nieces and great-nephews, aunts, uncles, cousins and many friends. Marsha worked for over 30 years at Freeport McMoran, Inc. She was a graduate of Academy of the Sacred Heart and Soule Business College. She loved to bake, read, play bridge and word puzzles. She was a parishioner of St. Angela Merici. In lieu of flowers donations preferred to the National Stroke Foundation (www.stroke.org) or The American Diabetes Association (https://www.ochsner.org/giving/donate/neuroscience-campaigne/). Special thanks to doctors, nurses and therapists in Ochsner Stroke Center, 7th floor and doctors and nurses of 3rd floor ICU. Thanks to all other care givers from Canon Hospice and Fideles, 4421 Janice Ave, for all their care. Relatives and friends of the family are invited to attend the Funeral Mass at Greenwood Funeral Home Chapel, 5200 Canal Blvd, New Orleans, LA. on Tuesday, September 20, 2016 at 1:00 PM. Interment will follow in Greenwood Cemetery. Visitation will begin at 10:00 AM. To sign the on line guest register, please visit www.Greenwoodfuneralhome.net

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Published by The New Orleans Advocate from Sep. 16 to Sep. 20, 2016.

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Stephanie Hall

September 10, 2019

Marsh, never a day goes buy when I dont remember you and your wonderful enthusiasm for life and deep devotion to Jesus our model and brother. Though we cant hear with our ears I know we still talk each day.
Thank You for sharing your family, our lives together as we grew up and your deep abiding faith. You mean so much to me as a friend and sister. I love you dear Marsha. Rest In Peace and joy.

Terri Travrica

September 20, 2016

She was such a sweet person. My condolences to her family (old Freeport-McMoRan co-worker)

Anne Storey Carty

September 20, 2016

My love and prayers are with you all! Marsha and I were classmates and shared our senior year as boarders at Sacred Heart! I loved Marsha very much!
Special love to you, dear Izzy! I treasure our time together in Sacred Heart's Lower School!
With love and continued prayer,
Anne Storey Carty

Andrea Sorapuru Thibodaux

September 19, 2016

Rest in Peace Freeport friend.

September 19, 2016

With deepest sympathy, You will be kept in our prayers.
Vernie and Lawrence Torres

Gail Newchurch

September 19, 2016

My deepest condolences to the family on Marsha's loss. She was one of the sweetest and nicest people I've ever known. It was a pleasure to be around her because she was always cheerful. We had a great visit a week before she passed, and I am grateful for that. Rest in peace, dear friend. You are greatly missed.

Jean LeBlanc

September 18, 2016

We are so sorry to hear of Marsha's passing. She was our friendly neighbor for 30 years and we've missed her a lot since she moved.

The LeBlanc family

Bruce

September 18, 2016

I'm so sorry for your loss but I just wanted to share with you that there is hope in the Bible at John 11:24 . May the god of peace give you peace .

Stephanie Hall

September 17, 2016

Marsha, you are such a delight with your always positive outlook. Thank you for being such a great friend and example of trust in God as He carries us thru life.
Your voice and wisdom are all ready missed.
I will always remember you as a devoted classmate and
wise friend.

Vivian Schoenfeld solares

September 16, 2016

Marsha I love and miss you Your class mate Vivian schoenfeld solares

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