Doris Marsh

Obituary of Doris Marsh

Mrs. Doris F. Marsh, 91, of Columbia, SC entered into the presence of her heavenly Father on Monday, April 13, 2020. A private graveside service will be held on Monday, April 20, 2020 at Greenlawn Memorial Park with Pastor Terry Smoak officiating. Thompson Funeral Home is in charge of all arrangements.

Mrs. Marsh was born in Laurens, S.C., the daughter of the late Ben T. and Lena C. Fuller. She was a retired teacher of Richland School District 1, and she also served as church pianist and organist at Beulah Baptist for over 30 years. She was a life-time member of Alpha Delta Kappa, International Honorary Sorority of women educators.

She was predeceased by her husband of 68 years Dr. Calvert R. Marsh Sr, brother Johnny I. Fuller of Clinton, SC, and sister Agnes Blalock of Lake Marion, SC.

She is survived by a brother, Floyd Fuller (Edie) of Boone, NC and a sister, Nell Adams of Dresher, PA, sister-in-law, Ann Fuller of Clinton, SC; children, Calvert R. Marsh, Jr. (Will Suttles) of Maggie Valley, NC, Catherine Hodge (Jim) of Lexington, SC and David Marsh (Scottie) of West Columbia, SC. Grandchildren, Candace Gunning (Ray) of Columbia, SC, Cliffe Marsh of Pelion, SC, Matthew Marsh of Lyman, SC, Brian McKinney of Hendersonville, NC and Brittany Mallin (Mike) of Bend, Oregon, Jacob Marsh of West Columbia, SC. Step-Granddaughters, Angie Hicks (Billy) of Gaston, SC and Vesta Morris (Kerry) of West Columbia, SC. Great Grandchildren, Marlaena Farnsworth of Houston, TX, Jordan Tackett of Seneca, SC, Delilah and Luke Mallin of Bend, Oregon. Step-Great Granddaughters, Danielle Riley (Andrew) of Gaston, SC, Kenzie Hicks of Gaston, SC and Lily and Emma Morris of West Columbia, SC. Also, several nieces and nephews.

The family wishes to express our appreciation to the staff of Rice Estate Nursing Home and Be Well Home Care and especially to Ms. Andrek Foster of Be Well for her love and care these past 3 years.

Memorials may be made to Kilbourne Park Baptist Church, 4005 Kilbourne Road, Columbia, SC 29206-4528.

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