[Congressional Record Volume 165, Number 103 (Wednesday, June 19, 2019)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E796]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                       HONORING EARLEAN MARSHALL

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                        HON. BENNIE G. THOMPSON

                             of mississippi

                    in the house of representatives

                        Wednesday, June 19, 2019

  Mr. THOMPSON of Mississippi. Madam Speaker, I rise today to honor a 
remarkable person, Ms. Earlean Marshall.
  Earlean Marshall was born on September 14, 1948 in Greenwood, 
Mississippi to U.S. Army Veteran, Mr. O.Z. Marshall, Sr. and Mrs. 
Mildred Macy Debro Marshall. She was the eldest of seven children. Her 
brother John D. Marshall and parents preceded her in death.
  Growing up, Earlean's life journeys would take her to Chicago where 
her parents also lived. They would later relocate to Mississippi, 
settling in the Rosebank Community of Holmes County.
  Earlean began her early public-school education at Mt. Olive School 
in the Mt. Olive Community. She dearly loved Mt. Olive School and would 
later serve on the Mt. Olive All-Class Reunion Committee. And, then she 
attended high school at Tchula Attendance Center (TAC) but would later 
finish high school in Los Angeles, California where she relocated in 
1964 to live with her Aunt ``Lovie'' and cousins.
  Earlean graduated from LA High in 1967 and received bachelor's 
degrees from California State and UCLA. She was very smart where many 
of her colleagues asked for her assistance. She was well liked by 
friends, co-workers and neighbors.
  Earlean joined Liberty Baptist Church and was active on the youth 
usher Board as well as sang in the youth choir. Years later, Earlean 
joined Holman United Methodist Church in May 20, 1979. She was very 
active within her church community. She participated on the Holman 
Church Board, Advisory and Trustee Committee, The Women's Organization, 
The Holman Mass Choir, and the Usher Board. Earlean was always willing 
to serve and was very appreciated.
  A business-minded individual, Earlean began her career in retail at 
Broadway Department Store in California but would later further her 
career for years in the corporate world as a contractor with TRW, Inc. 
and with The Boeing Company--The Aerospace & Tech Leader. Her work took 
her on numerous business travels.
  Following Earlean's lengthy career in corporate America, she returned 
to Mississippi after her father died and made her home once again in 
the Rosebank community. She reunited with Rosebank M.B. Church where 
she would share her beautiful, melodious voice during devotion, served 
as acting secretary, was mistress of ceremony on numerous occasions, 
very active in Sunday School, and was a faithful supporter of the 
church. She remained active until her health began to decline.
  An education advocate and family historian, Earlean often rejoiced in 
the achievements of her nieces and nephews and other relatives of the 
family, always encouraging them on achieve greatness. God called her 
home to rest in His arms with sweet, sweet peace early Monday morning 
on February 25, 2019. She will truly be missed.
  Madam Speaker, I ask my colleagues to join me in recognizing the late 
Earlean Marshall.

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