Obituary of Marylou Holbert-Marsh

Marylou Holbert - Marsh July 28, 1916 September 18, 2010 On the quiet, serene morning of September 18th, at White Oaks Assisted Living, Lawton, Michigan, at the age of 94, Marylou Marsh was called home by her Heavenly Father. Marylou enjoyed a full life. She began her life's journey on July 28, 1916, born to the parents of Amos & Mamie Edwards in Hadley, Indiana. Marylou's first husband Kenneth Holbert preceded her in death on Christmas Day, 1964. In October, 1968 she married Herbert Marsh and inherited two sons, Lee (Caryla) who resides in Portage, Michigan and Lynn (Karen) who lives in Plymouth, Indiana. Marylou has several grandchildren, Lynn's and Karen's children: Paul (Christine) Marsh, Paula (Philip) Williams, Daniel (Ann Marie) Marsh and Lee's and Caryla's children Brenda (James) Graham, Craig (Kim) Marsh, Debbie (Kurt) Weslock, Shaye Crowell, Jason Crowell, and Kelly (Matt) Bonine. Marylou has 22 great grandchildren. She loved her flowers, her garden, and her hummingbirds which she shared with all who passed her way. When someone was sick, she was faithful to visit them along with those who were in nursing homes. She was the co-owner of Holbert Oil Company and often times generously donated oil to those in need. She was a long-time active member of Bertrand Bible Church (Rosewarne Bible). Marylou was a faithful, devoted person who spent a daily time of devotions, reading and praying. She was preceded in death by her parents; a brother, Charles Edwards and then in 1989, her beloved husband, Herb. She has left behind a family who loves her dearly and has been enriched in so many ways by her life. Funeral services will be held on Saturday, September 25, 2010 at 10:00 a.m. at Mission Hills Memorial Chapel, located at 61453 M-51 in Niles with a time of visitation beginning one hour prior. Memorial contributions may be made in Marylou's memory to the Alzheimer's Memory Walk in care of White Oaks Assisted Living Center 300 White Oak Road, Lawton, Michigan 49065.