Hattie Marshall

Hattie Marshall

August 18, 1944 – October 15, 2026

WADESBORO, NC — On Thursday, October 15, 2026, Mrs. Hattie Marshall, age 82, passed away peacefully at home, surrounded by the love of her daughters, Coco and Adrionne, who were lovingly by her bedside.

Memorial Service

A memorial service will be held at 12:00 p.m. on Saturday, October 24, 2026, at Church of God of Prophecy, located at 8477 U.S. Highway 52, Morven, NC 28119. Pastor Iris Tillman and Mr. Ken Caulder will officiate. Interment will follow at Westview Memorial Park.

The family will receive friends and loved ones at the home on Thursday, October 22, and Friday, October 23, from 2:00 p.m. until 6:00 p.m. each day.

Life and Legacy

Hattie was born on August 18, 1944, in McFarlan, North Carolina, to the late Deacon Riston Marshall and Addie Marshall. She attended McRae High School in Morven, North Carolina. Throughout her life, she resided in several cities, including Chicago, Illinois, and Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, before eventually making her home in New Jersey.

Hattie possessed a deep and abiding passion for nursing and caring for the sick. Her life was devoted to promoting wellness, offering counsel, encouraging others, and uplifting all whom God placed in her path. Her compassion extended far beyond her professional calling, as she faithfully cared for her family and those in need. For seven years, she lovingly cared for her mother, Addie Marshall, until her mother's passing in 1999.

Hattie firmly believed that God had placed a special calling on her life to care for others, particularly those who were ill or in need of assistance. She embraced this calling with a willing heart, a spirit of compassion, and unwavering faith.

Later in life, Hattie relocated to Wadesboro, North Carolina, where she met her beloved goddaughter, Eliza Copeland. She subsequently became a member of Church of God of Prophecy, where she faithfully served as one of the church mothers and as a missionary leader. Through her faith, service, and encouragement, she touched the lives of many and left a lasting impression on her church, family, and community.

Those Who Preceded Her in Death

Hattie was preceded in death by her beloved parents, Deacon Riston Marshall and Addie Marshall; her son, Tony Townsend Thomas; three brothers, Wille H. Marshall, Riston Marshall Jr., and Freddie Marshall; and three sisters, Martha M. Jones, Anne E. Banks, and Joyce M. Thompson.

Those Left to Cherish Her Memory

Hattie leaves behind a loving family who will forever treasure her memory and the legacy of love, faith, and compassion she leaves behind.

Her loving children include her daughters, Cashmere Money, Vernetta “Coco” McNair, and Adrionne Thomas of North Carolina; and her sons, Terrell Thomas (Connie) of New Jersey and Vernell Sturdivant (Celeste) of South Carolina. She also leaves her beloved goddaughter, Eliza Copeland (Kevin) of North Carolina.

She leaves to cherish her memory her grandchildren: Terrell David Thomas, Nyeesha Thomas, Stephon Thomas, Sherrell Thomas, Serenity Sturdivant, Angel Roland, Tamisha Townsend, Taliah Townsend, Daquana Townsend, Nahdir Brintley, Makhi Townsend, Samaya Brintley, Cherita Brintley, Aylessa Brintley, DeRon Harris (KaLika), Tomika Tillman, TaQuanda Robinson (Quay), and Johnny Robinson Jr.

Her precious great-grandchildren include Ezra Loper, Essence Loper, Ahmeer Thomas, Wisdom Sturdivant, Maison Jennings, Devon Taylor Jr., Aliah Taylor, Keith Dwyer, Nhisiyah Dwyer, Kyanna Dwyer, Malaijia Tillman, DaShaunti Hall, Miracle McLeod, and Oamari Robinson.

She is also survived by five siblings: Vernard Marshall (Doris) of North Carolina, Pastor James Marshall (Antoinette) of Massachusetts, Aron Marshall of North Carolina, Stedie Marshall of Georgia, and Minister Washington Lee Marshall (Angie) of Delaware. Her memory will also be cherished by a host of great-grandchildren, nieces, nephews, cousins, extended family members, and dear friends.

Expressions of Sympathy

In lieu of flowers, the family requests that memorial contributions be made directly to the family through Cash App at $ART2443.

The arrangements are entrusted to Leavitt Funeral Home. Online condolences may be shared at www.leavittfh.com.