Millie Marshall 1926-2025
Millie Eilene Marshall, 98, of Whiting, passed away Wednesday, Sept. 24, 2025 at Vintage Park in Holton. She was born Nov. 18, 1926 in French Lick, Ind., the daughter of Charley Rainey and Henrietta Miller.
Millie graduated from West Baden High School in 1944.
She was a telephone operator, a cashier, traveled to orchards to pick fruit, but most importantly she was a housewife a homemaker and a grandmother.
She was a member of the Whiting Baptist Church and was a Sunday School teacher.
Millie married Ralph George Marshall on April 19, 1963 in Las Vegas, Nev. He preceded her in death on March 29, 2019, after nearly 56 years of marriage. She was also preceded in death by her parents; sisters, Dora McCarty, infant sister Ida Rainey, Ruby Lancaster, Pearl Nelson, Rose Fair and Hester Andis; and brothers, Russell Rainey, Alfred Rainey, Fred Rainey, Clifford Rainey and Sylvester Rainey.
Survivors include her son, Ralph William Marshall (Denise) of Whiting; daughter, Nellie Anne Lavin of Flagstaff, Ariz.; and grandchildren, Adam Lavin, William S. Marshall and Sarah E. Marshall.
Millie will lie in state from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. Sunday, Sept. 28 at the Mercer Funeral Home in Holton. Graveside services will be held at 11:30 a.m. Monday, Sept. 29 at the Springhill Cemetery in Whiting.
Memorials may be given to the Whiting Baptist Church, sent in care of Mercer Funeral Home, P.O. Box 270, Holton, KS 66436 To leave a special message for the family, please visit www.mercerfuneralhomes.com.
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