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Harriet Marshall Obituary

Harriet M. Marshall, 85, of Brecknock Township, passed away January 12, 2024 at Zerbe Sisters Nursing Center, Narvon, where she was a guest. Born in Sadsbury Township, Lancaster County, she was a daughter of the late Marcus Weldon and Harriet Mary (Lovett) Gilbert. She was the wife of the late Richard A. Marshall who passed away July 15, 2022. They celebrated 65 years of marriage prior to his passing. A 1956 graduate of S. Horace Scott High School, Coatesville, Harriet enjoyed all of her neighborhood friends, babysitting children, cooking and baking, especially chicken pot-pie and chocolate chip cookies. She loved spending time with her grand kids, as well as reading, volunteering at the library, gardening, and searching for arrowheads. She is survived by her four sons â€" Richard A. husband of Michelle Marshall, Overland Park, KS, Wade S. husband of Susan Marshall, Blandon, Brian L. husband of Susan Marshall, Sinking Spring, Eric J. husband of Joyce Marshall, Reinholds, her brother â€" John A. husband of Susan Gilbert, Waldoboro, ME, her 10 grandchildren and her 5 great grandchildren. In addition to her husband and parents, she was predeceased by siblings â€" Albert, Marcus W., David, James Gilbert and Edythe Huyett. Funeral services from Klee Funeral Home & Cremation Services, Inc., One East Lancaster Ave., Shillington, on Thursday, January 18, 2024 at 1:00 PM. Rev. Elmer B. Reinhold, Jr. will officiate. Visitation on Thursday from 12 noon to 1:00 PM. Services will be webcast at www.kleefuneralhome.com on Harriet's obituary page. In lieu of flowers, please make a contribution to St. Jude Children's Research Hospital, 501 St. Jude Place, Memphis, TN, 38105. www.kleefuneralhome.com

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Published by Reading Eagle from Jan. 14 to Jan. 15, 2024.

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Kathy Hesler Culp

January 26, 2024

Your parents, but especially your mom, were God sends for me. Your mom watched Eric and Bret Hesler before school for me while I worked. Being a single mother that was such a relief to know they were well cared for. They even took them to Aberdeen Proving Grounds one day! Your mom was one of the sweetest souls I've ever met. So sorry for your loss.

Grace Wagstaff (Beam)

January 19, 2024

I am so very sorry for your loss. Harriet was a very nice woman. My sincere condolences

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