Martha Marsh
Obituary
Our beloved Marty entered this world on March 22, 1935 and she passed from this life on November 15, 2010. She was born to her loving parents, Earl and Allabelle Johnson in Oklahoma City. While Marty was still in her infancy, the family moved to Tulsa, and she always considered herself a native Tulsan. After attending Lanier Elementary, Wilson Junior High, and Will Rogers High School, she attended the University of Oklahoma and joined Delta Delta Delta Sorority and met Phil Marsh. During their 53 year marriage, Phil and Marty lived in Norman, Oklahoma; Midland Texas, Anchorage Alaska; Denver, Colorado and Ft. Worth, Texas. For the last 36 years, they have lived in Tulsa.
She was a devoted and active member of the First United Methodist Church in Tulsa. In addition to her husband, Phil, older brother, Earl Johnson, cousin, Suzanne Everage and her husband, Gordon, all of Tulsa, she is survived by son, Carter, and wife, Christine, son, Paul, and his wife, Wynne, all of Tulsa, daughter Susan and her husband, Jasen Agee of Pauls Valley; and by seven grandchildren: Margo Marsh, Garrison Marsh, Jackson Marsh and Benjamin Marsh, all of Tulsa; Elaine Agee, Meredith Agee, and Victoria Agee, all of Pauls Valley.
The greatest joy in Marty's life came from her natural habit of opening her loving, servant's heart to all the people in her life. This love began with her husband, Phil, and radiated to encompass her children and her childrens' friends and all those she loved through her involvement with the youth at First Methodist Church. To her delight, she was blessed with seven grandchildren who have had the good fortune to be bestowed with a full blown, highly developed, maximum strength dose of "Grandmommie" love.
Marty will be greatly missed and never forgotten by all those who love her.
The family will receive friends from 6:00-8:00p.m. Wednesday November 17, at Ninde Funeral Home, and after the worship service at their home.
Interment will be at Rose Hill Memorial Park at Thursday on November 18, at 10:30 a.m. A worship service at First United Methodist Church at 12:00 noon on Thursday November 18.
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Tributes & Memories
Funeral Home Owner
Thinking of you today and your wonderful family! You are such a joy!
Morgan Lamberton
Dear Phil and the rest of the Marsh family, I was so sorry to read of Marty's passing (Fred, called last night to inform me.) I never really got to know my "cousin-in-law" Marty, but Mother and Daddy really enjoyed her. I wish I had, though. My heart goes out to all of you at this time. You are in my prayers! Betsey
Betsey Wienecke Fisher
Marty and Phil welcomed me in their family. Here are some of my favorite memories with Marty...She took me to pick up my wedding dress in OKC, she helped pick out our wedding flowers, she understood how our dogs were so important to us and made our "wedding dog party", taking care of her children, grandchildren and others! Beautiful smile, gleaming eyes, strawberry pie, spice cake, July 4th, birthdays, hand rubs, head rubs, back rubs, foot rubs, swimming, floaties, painting, flowers, plants, sunshine, trips, always available for anything, God, grandmommie everything, chicken and dumplings - especially when sick, cinnamon rollers, drumsticks, colored milk, colored sugar, sprinkles, dogs, family, Santa, magazines, hair, coffee, lasagna, holidays, warmth and love. What a blessing!
Christine Marsh
I knew Marty as Martha Lou. I grew up next door to her on College Ave. I don't have a lot of memories of time spent together but somehow, someway she touched my heart as I have never forgotten her or her beautiful smile. I last saw Martha Lou two years ago when she walked in the door of my business. I knew her immediately She was beautiful and gracious as I knew she would be.
I pray that God wraps His loving arms around each you and gives you peace and comfort as you go through this trying time.
June Bates Schweiger
Marty was a lovely person that I enjoyed helping through the years. We laughed a lot when planning trips and she enjoyed so much her "girls" trips. Please know that her not being here will leave a space in my heart. Know that her guardian angel is keeping her safe and watching over those she loved, those she befriended and those who called her friend. God Bless.
Joy Nickle
Phil and family. Although I didn't know your wife I am so deeply sorry to hear this.I Will be praying for you and you know how to reach me if I can do anything for you and your family. May God Bless you.
Jan Weaver
The first night I stayed in Aunt Marty's house as a child I worried that I wouldn't be able to sleep for bad dreams. She told me that was impossible, that she had magic to keep them away. Before I got under the covers that night she rubbed all the nightmares out of me and hugged only good dreams in. I think anyone who knew Marty must have come just as quickly to understand the magic she truly possessed to bring warmth and peace and joy to everyone around her. She will be greatly missed, and my thoughts and prayers are with her family now.
Love Allison Daugherty
Allison Daugherty
The woman who taught me what a good mother was. The most beautiful woman I've known. Pure kindness, not an ounce of false pride. I am a good mother because of her.
Delynn Carrier
Dear Marsh Family, I am so sorry for your loss. Mrs. Marsh was so precious to me during my years in FUMC youth group. My prayers are with you all.
Jennifer Grove Whitten
I was on staff with the youth department at FUMC in the mid-80's. Marty was a wonderful example of a true servant of Jesus. She had such an incredible gift of hospitality and we loved to be around her. I am so sorry for your loss...she will be missed.
Tracy Maulsby Boone
It is nearly impossible to imagine a world without Marty in it. She has been a joy and inspiration to me since the day I was born. In more ways than I can begin to name, Marty has been the shining example of the person I wish I could be - the person I will always try to be. She has touched so many lives and each of us carries in us a bit of her spirit that helps us, in turn, live our own lives in a more loving and beautiful way.
jan daugherty
I never saw Marty without a smile on her face. We love her and her wonderful family and will miss her very much. Love, David Daugherty
David Daugherty
Susie, Jasen & Family, Please know that our thoughts, prayers, and deepest sympathies are with during your time of loss. The Employees of Agee Equipment Co.
Beverly Brown