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Jela Shermarke "Jela Baby" Marshall

1984 - 2022

Jela Shermarke "Jela Baby" Marshall obituary, 1984-2022, Opelika, AL

BORN

1984

DIED

2022

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Harris Funeral Home, Inc. - Opelika

515 South 6th Street

Opelika, Alabama

Jela Marshall Obituary

Jela Shermarke "Jela Baby" Marshall

October 3, 1984 - February 8, 2022

Graveside service for Jela Marshall, 37, of Opelika, AL, will be at 12:00 noon, Wednesday, February 16, 2022, at Bethel No. 2 Missionary Baptist Church Cemetery, 1785 Lee Road 29, Opelika, Alabama 36804, Reverend Clifford E. Jones will officiate.

Mr. Marshall, who passed away Tuesday, February 8, 2022 in Opelika, Alabama, was born October 3, 1984 in Lee County, Alabama.

Public viewing will be Tuesday, February 15, 2022, from 4:00 p.m. – 6:00 p.m. (Facial covering is required)

He leaves to cherish his memory: parents, Frank and Marilyn Marshall, Jr.; three children, Jeda S. Marshall, Jaci C. Marshall and Jeli K. Marshall; three brothers, Omar Marshall (Brittany Spinks), Kwesi (Melita) Marshall and Marcus (Audrey) Marshall, Sr.; two sisters, Venira Walters and LaKia Marshall Mobley; special friend, Jaye McGhee; one aunt, Valerie Marshall; two uncles, Henry Harris and Bobby Marshall; one great aunt, Mary Humphries; special niece and nephews; Maniysha, Cam'ron, Aunadia, Kwesiya, Lauryn, Marcus, Jr., Paxton and Tomora; special friends, Trevan, LaMarcus and Dennis; a host of cousins and friends.

Published by The Opelika-Auburn News on Feb. 15, 2022.

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Lashondra Williams

February 17, 2022

I will miss you friend. Such a loving father. I hurt for your daughters and your family the most. You will forever be in my memories. Rest In Peace my friend.

Evette Mckissic Echols

February 16, 2022

May the grace of God continue to strengthen the family - My prayers are with the Marshall Family
Dogwood Team

Sherqueria Barnett

February 16, 2022

Continued prayers for the Marshall family and for everyone that knows and loves Jela. May God give you the strength to face the days ahead and may he cement the memories of Jela in your heart and head forever..

Chequeta (Nae) Prince-Davis

February 16, 2022

Sharing in your sadness as we all remember Jela and sending healing prayers and comforting hugs.

Viola Colquitt

February 15, 2022

So very very sorry for your loss.

Melissa Delphine Bynum

February 15, 2022

Love you Jela, I will miss you but you take your rest. God loved you more.

Ma Delphine

Kamilah "Shug" Marshall

February 15, 2022

Cuzzo I'm gone miss you man. Words can't describe what I'm feeling, we all miss you. Regardless of what needed to be said, you always kept it 100 with me. I love you cuzzo. I'm praying strength for unk and auntie, and your babies.

Phyllis Stephens Reese & Family

February 15, 2022

Grief can be so hard, but our special memories help us cope. Remembering you and your loved one today and always.

STEPHANIE HOLSTICK

February 15, 2022

MAY GOD GIVE EVERYBODY LOVING MEMORIES OF JELA. HE WILL BE MISSED BY SO MANY PEOPLE. FAMILY I'M SORRY FOR THIS SAD TRAGEDY.
#DOGWOOD.

Lindsey (DJ BUD) jackson

February 14, 2022

Going to miss you partna, you were a great friend that showed me much respect, praying for your family

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Bethel No. 2 Missionary Baptist Church Cemetery

1785 Lee Road 29, Opelika, AL

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515 South 6th Street, Opelika, AL 36801

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