Claudia Mae Marshall, age 86, was born on November 4, 1939, in Cascilla, Mississippi, to the late William and Azzie Lee Marshall. Claudia passed away peacefully at home, surrounded by her loving family. Claudia was raised in Batesville, Mississippi. During her teenage years, while attending Powerhouse Church of God in Christ in Batesville, she accepted Christ and received the power of the Holy Ghost. She attended Panola High School. After graduating, Claudia moved to Chicago, Illinois, and later relocated to Rockford, Illinois. While in Rockford, Claudia became a member of Eagle Christian Fellowship under the leadership of the late Pastor J.R. McFadden. Following Pastor McFadden’s passing, she joined Living Faith Tabernacle under the leadership of Pastor Ronald Miller. Claudia was a dedicated and hardworking woman. In Rockford, she earned her CNA license and began her career at Swedish American Hospital. She later became employed at River Bluff Nursing Home, where she faithfully served for 30 years before retiring. Claudia enjoyed spending time with her family and traveling. She was also a devoted Chicago Cubs fan. She lived her life to the fullest and took great pride in raising her children, grandchildren, and great-grandchildren. She instilled in them the importance of fearing God, honoring their family, and remembering the legacy carried in the Marshall name. She would often remind them, “We are Marshalls. Our name carries weight. Don’t disappoint her.” Claudia’s love, wisdom, strength, and faith will remain in the hearts of all who knew and loved her.          Claudia leaves to cherish her memory: Her two sons, Anthony (Judith) Marshall and Carl Marshall; Her two daughters, Niecy (Eric) Blunt and Dianne McKinney; Her godchildren, Percy (Mary) Lewis, Bryant McLin, Royce Dixon, Willie McCoy, and Robert Duboise; Her sister, Katchie Jean (James) Hyatt;  her special friends, whom she loved like sisters, AKA “The Golden Girls” Helen Williams, Florence Scott, and Mary Louise Glenn;
17 grandchildren: Lisa Booth, Sherrie Booth (Virginia), Donald McKinney (Missouri), Kimberly McKinney, Marlena McKinney (Mississippi), Patrick (Jazmyn) McKinney (Tennessee), Shanté Marshall, Dominique (Shatiqua) Marshall,  Marcus Marshall, Shatona Marshall, Paris Marshall, Mia Marshall, Marcarlo Marshall, Camario Marshall,  Darius Marshall, Carletho Marshall, and Kieonna Marshall; 38 great-grandchildren And a host of loving nieces, nephews, cousins, extended family members, and friends.
Claudia was preceded in death by her parents, William Sr. and Azzie Lee Marshall; her four brothers, Elijah Marshall, Leland Marshall, William Marshal Jr., and Robert Marshall; her two sons, Brian Keith Marshall and Perry James (Jully) Marshall; her two nephews, Andre Hyatt and Gregory Hyatt; her niece Sandra Marshall and her best friend, whom she affectionately called her “Sissy,” Janice M. Brown.

Though Claudia is no longer with us in body, her love, faith, strength, and legacy will continue to live through the generations she touched. Her family will carry forward the lessons she taught them, the love she gave them, and the legacy of the Marshall name. Rest peacefully, Claudia. Your work here is done. Your memory will live on forever in the hearts of those who loved you.

 Homegoing Service for Claudia Mae Marshall will be held on Saturday, September 12, 2026, at 1:00 PM at: Hope Fellowship Church of Rockford 1135 East State Street Rockford, Illinois 61104, Burial in Cedar Bluff Cemetery. Visitation: 11:00 AM until the time of service.