Mary Aster Marshall
October 22, 2022
On Saturday October 22nd of 2022, Mary Aster Marshall passed away at the age of 84 in Gainesville, FL.
Mary was preceeded by her husband of 53 years Joseph Marshall, her sisters Tommie and Patricia and her brother Clayton.
As a lifetime Floridian born in Fort Meyers, she enjoyed all things seafood; catching it, cooking it, and most especially eating it. Speakin of cooking, She was an excellent cook. She could even make a sandwich taste fantastic! Anyone that has had a sandwich from the Seminole Sandwich Shop would wholeheartedly agree. Mary was also an avid reader. She especially enjoyed reading romance novels.
Mary is survived by her two children: Sherri and Joe Jr; three grandchildren: Robyn Garner, Kerry Cox, and Joseph Marshall III; and six great grandchildren: Kerry Cox Jr., Alaina Cox, Conner Cox, Rylee Garner, Kace Garner, and Kiley Garner.
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Words cannot express the love that you have given me. The loving advice, the statements of love: "If could take my head off and give it too you I would", "No matter how old you get, uou will Always Be my baby Boy!". From being an "honorary girl scout going to all the camps with you as the girl scout leader when Sherri was in the scouts, (I can still hear how loud you could whistle with your teeth, we all heard it when you would call us). To all the fishing trips you, dad, Sherri and I went on, eating the catch of the day by the river on camp outs, or lthat evening at home. I remember the Easter bunny outfit that you made for me to perform on stage in an elementary play, the outfit costume was so good the teacher asked you if she could keep it, and being who you were, you said yes. The video (you recorded, and your voice is classic Yopu!) is from the trip to Schaumburg, Il to see grandpa Dudly and granma Mamie and to finally see snow at Christmas! There are so many memories to write that this post simply cannot encapsulate them all.
I remember all the times that we went to church and you getting the Holy Spirit!
I firmly believe 2 CORINTHIANS 5:8, as you are absent from the body, and present with the Lord. You will be deeply missed until we meet again.
You were the best grandmother anyone could ever ask for. I will miss you greatly ❤️ but give Papa a big hug from me I love y'all so much and I'm glad you are fishing again 💔
I could not have said anything as poignant as the words of my brother,
Joseph, he truly captured her essence. Girl Scouts, her patience, her skills in the kitchen both personally and professionally. Her love of food runs thru our entire family.
I have been postponing writing this tribute. My mother was everything to me. Mama, I love you so much for all you did
For Joe and I. Also for your grandchildren and great grandbabies. On that note I will close and tell you how very much I love you Mama.. To the moon and back Mama.
You Couldn't Have Grown Up in Niceville and not loved Seminole Subs, Mary and all the Marshall Family. You all will forever be a fond memory throughout my life. I am keeping all of you in my thoughts and prayers during this difficult time and going forward without your sweet Mama. She will always continue to look over each one of you! 🙏🏻❤️
My heart goes out to you for the loss of mom. I hope your happy memories will help you through this difficult time.
Although we called her Aunt Mary out of respect and love, she was my cousin. I loved this lady so very much. She was loving, yet she could be tough as nails. You had to be that way growing up in Florida back in the day. I will miss her until the day she will be waiting for me with a great big hug.
Aunt Mary, You have always been my favorite aunt. Your loving and gentle heart always saw the best in people. When everyone else looked at me with judgmental eyes, you never did. You often defended me. I am sorry that I wasn't able to spend more time with you, and I hope you knew that I always loved you and was so blessed to have you as my family. I will miss you, but I know you are with Jesus and I will see you again one day.
There is no one who could cook like you. I have been hankerin for some of your homemade biscuits and sausage gravy. THE VERY BEST EVER!!! . I am sure that at the Marriage supper of the Lamb in heaven your biscuits and sausage gravy will be on the menu. lol
You are free and finally home. I am sure that Jesus has many, many rewards for you there. Enjoy them my darling aunt. I love you and we will get to spend all eternity together. When I get there though, I want us to go fishing.
Love love love you so much..
Kim
I just want to tell Honey to rest in peace. She was a cool lady 🙂 I know she will be greatly missed by everyone who knew her
I met Mary in 2011 after she was retired. Her husband had passed away just three years prior. Her and I really got to know one another as I was dating her son. I enjoyed sitting with her on her back porch as we drank coffee and tea she would share all kinds of stories with me that I really enjoyed hearing. She told me how she ran a sandwich shop at the Motel the Marshall's had bought. She taught me recipes too, though I doubt I can match her special touch as she never measured! lol 🙂 Her chicken pot-pie was AMAZING, and the Roast Beef with the Au jus was one of my favorites. Mary told me all about her late husband, Joseph. Even though I did not get to meet him, I genuinely felt like I knew him. Looking at pictures of him with those piercing eyes, I could tell he was a man of great presence, yet also kind and giving. Mary will always have a special place in my heart. She was a very special lady, and as such she will be missed enormously, however I know she will be looking down on us and that brings me peace.
My heart breaks for you & Sherry. I will remember how working hard @ sub shop/ Motel.She loved her children & her grand babies & great grand babies. Ms Mary & Joe Sr were always kind, never met a stranger. My condolences to y’all .Losing your mom is the hardest thing . As the Bible says we will see our loved ones in heaven again. I truly believe that.
Love y’all ,
Rick & Jean Laflin
( Seminole Subs we’re the best !)
I wish I could have hugged her and Uncle Joe one more time. I love you Sherri. I'm sorry you're going through this. I wish I could hug you hard and help you with what you need right now. Your parents were both such awesome people.-Macy
This goes out to Joe Jr. who has come to be a good friend and was a former coworker of mine. My condolences go out to you and to your family with the loss of your mother. I am very glad to see the comments and love that is flowing to your mother at this time. My mother left us when I was in 2nd grade, and her not being there for several years left a very large hole that cannot be filled. I am very happy to hear that your relationship was special and that you were influenced by a good mother. That is the way it should be so there is a lot to be thankful for. I can assure you that both of your parents watch over and are helping your family from the other side. Take comfort in that, and look for those daily lifts that you feel when she is near and helping you. Much love from my family to yours.
I have so much to say about aunt Mary, but I will simply say I loved her like a mother ❤️. And I will miss her with all my heart. Aunt Mary was one of the sweetest person I’ve ever known. And she gave that love to everyone if you excepted it. If not watch out. lol
We all miss you Mary, but we know that you are dancing on streets of gold with Jesus today with uncle Joe. So we’ll see you soon.
Miss and love you.