A complete transcription of her funeral program is below:
Funeral Service
For
MRS. ELLA LOUISE MARSHALL
1923-1969
Monday, April 7, 1969
11:00 A. M.
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“And I heard a voice from heaven saying unto me, write;
Blessed are the dead which die in the Lord from henceforth;
yea saith the spirit that they may rest from their labours; and
their works do follow them.” –Rev. 14 – 13.
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MT. HOREM BAPTIST CHURCH
1915 Lockwood
Houston, Texas
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Reverend Thomas F. Freeman, Minister
Reverend Ellis Gordon, Asst., Minister
OBITUARY
To die: – To sleep: no more; and by a sleep to say we end the heartache and the thousand natural shocks that flesh is heir to., ’tis a consummation devoutly to be wished.
Loving, kind and understanding, are the words most appropriate to describe Mrs. Ella Louise Marshall. She was born to Mr. and Mrs. Joseph Chapple September 18, 1923 in Houston, Texas, and was reared in the fifth-ward section. She was a student of the Atherton Elementary and Phyllis Wheatley Schools. At an early age she united to the Canaan Baptist Church. She later united to the Mt. Horem Baptist Church where she remained for more than twenty years.
In 1942 she united in holy matrimony to Edward Marshall, and to this union were born three children: a daughter, Mrs. Betty Marshall Armstrong, Two sons: Ralph and Reginald Marshall.
While at Mt. Horem, Mrs. Marshall was a member of Naomi Circle and the Mission Chorus., not only was she active in the church, but in her community as well., her good works leave their impact on all who knew her and loved her.
She is survived by her husband: Mr. Edward Marshall, Mother: Mrs. Ethel Chapple; 2 sisters: Mrs. Carrie Taylor and Mrs. Altha Scott; 1 brother Mr. Joseph Chapple Jr., 1 daughter; 2 sons; 1 grandson; 4 Nieces; 10 Nephews; 1 Aunt; 1 Great Aunt; 1 Great Uncle; and a Host of Relatives and Friends.
She will be missed by all who loved her.
Order of Service
*Body will rest in state 9 – 11 A. M.
Prelude
Processional
Poem
Invocation
Hymn
Scripture
Prayer
Obituary
Acknowledgments
Selection
Combined Choirs “We’ve Come A Long Way”
Eulogy
Prayer
Recessional
Directing: Ross Mortuary
Interment— Memorial Gardens Cemetery
ACTIVE PALLBEARERS
Lee Fuller
James Young
Alvin Steele
Marion Smith
Columbus Hartwell
Willie D. Williams
HONORARY PALLBEARERS
Lillie Gordon
Irene Dixon
Maudry Walker
Allene Steele
Thomas Scott
Loresa Parson
Freddie Randolph
Charlene Flourony
Melvina Foster
Shirley Bonton
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ACKNOWLEDGMENT
The Family wishes to express their deep appreciation for the many flowers, telegrams, calls and expressions of love kindly shown to them at this time. May God Bless You and Keep You.
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[Smalley – 227-2639]
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