Marsha Markwell

Marsha L. Markwell, 65, of Oakwood passed away Thursday, December 17, 2020 at OSF Sacred Heart Medical Center in Danville. Marsha was born June 19, 1955 in Carthage, Texas a daughter of Ruby and William Fleming. They preceded her in death. Marsha married David Markwell in October of 1977. They shared 43 wonderful years together before her passing. David survives. Also surviving are her son, Mike (Kaitlyn) Markwell of Mattoon, Illinois; grandchildren Desiree Markwell of Danville, Illinois, Brylie Cox of Hoopeston, Illinois, Braxton Markwell of Mattoon, Illinois; and her sisters Joyce Stonebraker of Oakwood, Illinois and Linda (Joe) Barnes of Ashville, North Carolina. Surviving niece and nephews include Jason (Christina) Barnes of Hubert, North Carolina, Amy (Seth) Gaines of Washington, DC, Jordan Markwell of Nashville, Tennessee, Brandon (Kari) Murphy of Elgin, Illinois, Jason (Lindsey) Murphy of Mahomet, Illinois, and Clayton (Kirsty) Murphy of Mahomet, Illinois. Marsha was preceded in death by her son, Chris Markwell. Marsha was most recently employed at Dawson Logistics where she was an accountant for 12 years. In her spare time, she enjoyed spending time with her grandchildren, fishing with her husband, and reading mystery books. A visitation will be held on Tuesday, December 22, 2020 from 10:00 am until 11:00 am at Sunset Funeral Home and Cremation Center in Danville, 3940 N Vermilion St. Danville, Illinois 61834. She will be laid to rest in Stearns Cemetery in Oakwood. Please join the family in sharing memories, photos, and video on her tribute wall at www.sunsetfuneralhome.com.