Mary Catherine “Cathy” Marshall passed away on Dec. 29 surrounded by her family.
Born on Aug. 30, 1955, in Oak Ridge, Ms. Marshall was the beloved daughter of Nita and Ed Marshall. She was the third of four daughters and grew up rooted in faith, family, and service—values that would guide her entire life.
Ms. Marshall was a graduate of St. Mary School in Oak Ridge and Knoxville Catholic High School. She joined the Dominican Sisters of St. Cecilia Congregation in Nashville, where she served in mission communities for 19 years.
After serving the religious community, Mrs. Marshall continued her mission as a lay educator and leader. She served at Maryvale Preparatory School in Maryland and St. Elizabeth Elementary School in Baltimore City. She went on to make history as the first principal of Archbishop Borders School to establish a dual-language program that became a model of inclusion and excellence.
Ms. Marshall moved to Florida in 2015 and served as principal of St. John Vianney School. There she established a dual-language program that continues to flourish today.
Ms. Marshall is preceded in death by her parents, Ed and Nita Marshall.
She is survived by her three sisters, Susan (Paul) Vance, Becky (Kirk) Amerson, and Anne (Michael) Sams; her beloved nieces and nephews, Matt and Kelley Amerson, Pete and Tim Vance, and Erin Rudolph; her great-nieces and great-nephews, Caroline and Aly Cotton, Wyatt Vance, James Premo, and Lorelei Rudolph; her great-great niece and nephew Emma and Colton Brubach; and her cherished Florida family, who held her close in prayer and love.
Following a funeral Mass for her in Florida, Ms. Marshall was returned home to Oak Ridge for burial. A memorial service in Oak Ridge was held on Jan. 11 at Mott-McKamey Funeral Home followed by a burial service at Anderson Memorial Gardens. Donations in Ms. Marshall’s memory may be made to the American Cancer Society or the American Diabetes Association.