Emma Lou Marshall, 102 of Madison passed peacefully at her home on December 27, 2021.

Funeral services will be held 11:00 AM January 14, 2022 at Fenton-Kendrick Funeral Home in Centralia, with burial to follow in the Centralia City Cemetery.

Visitation will be held from 10:00 Am until the time of the service on January 14, 2022.

Emma was born on October 17, 1919 the daughter of Arthur and Jennie (Murray) Bagby.

They loved on a farm in Randolph County.

Emma married Tom Marshall on February 21, 1947 in Ursa, IL, and he preceded her in death on January 16, 2002.

Emma worked at Fay's Department Store, and later the Fireside Guard Newspaper. Emma and Tom were the parents of Gayle Marshall and Rena Roth (Allen).

Until her health declined, Emma was a very active, charter member of the Milly Cooper Brown (DRA), she loved needlework, gardening, caring for animals, and spending time with her family. Emma loved to be outdoors and spending time with her family including her many dear nieces and nephews, and friends.

Emma is survived by her two children, Gayle Marshall, Rena Roth and husband Roth; grandchildren, Tom and Megan Roth, A.J. and Amanda Roth, Emmalee and Jesse Smith; great-grandchildren, Ella Ray Smith, Ava and Ryker Roth; step-great-grandchildren, Bryleigh, Brecca, and Slayde Teague.

Along with her husband Tom, Emma was preceded in death by her parents, and 7 siblings, Lee, R.D., Lida, Fay, Ford, Mary Jo, Creta May.

In Lieu of flowers memorial donations are suggested to the Moberly Animal Shelter, may be sent in care of Fenton-Kendrick Funeral Home 104 S. Collier St. Centralia, MO 65240.