Marie Marshall (Bowdry) of Dorchester died on August 30, 2019 after a brief illness. 

Beloved wife of the late Litdell Marshall.  Loving mother of Donna Cabey, Mary Marshall and Monique Marshall Veale all of Boston.  Sister of the late Rosie Scales, Myrtle Bowdry, Corrie Anderson, Charles and Elzie Bowdry.  Cherished grandmother of Imani, Emilio II, Nia, Amari, Nyeilla and Alliyah.  Great-grandmother of Emilio III, Egan and Elise. Marie is also survived by many extended family and friends.

Marie was born in Baldwyn Mississippi. She went on to become a nurse, which turned into a lengthy nursing career. Marie was not only caring to all of her patients, but she opened her heart and home to everyone she knew.  She was also a devoted foster parent for many children over the years. She enjoyed cooking and spending time with her family. Marie especially loved her grandchildren and the special bond she shared only with them. She will be missed by all who had the pleasure to have known her.

A visitation will be held on Friday September 6, 2019, 10:00am-11:00am in Berea Seventh Day Adventist Church, 108 Sever Street, Dorchester.  A service will follow at 11:00am in the Church.  Interment in Fairview Cemetery, Boston.