Linda Edzards Marshall

Linda Edzards Marshall, age 73, passed away peacefully on October 2, 2025. Born on June 8, 1952, in Okarche, Oklahoma to Edward Freese Edzards and Donna Jeanne (Brooks) Edzards. She graduated from Riggs High School in Pierre, South Dakota, with the class of 1970. Her pursuit of knowledge continued at the University of Oklahoma, where she earned her degree in 1974. On July 24, 1976, Linda married her beloved husband, Robert W. Marshall, in Muskogee, Oklahoma. Together, they built a life filled with love, laughter, and partnership. Linda was a passionate educator who served as a schoolteacher in Hereford, Texas, touching the lives of countless students over many years. Later, she channeled her entrepreneurial spirit into founding and operating Party Perfect Inc, an event rental business, until her retirement in 2004. Linda was a faithful member of Asbury Church in Tulsa, Oklahoma, where she found deep connection and purpose through her faith and service. She will be remembered for her kindness, commitment to education, and her unwavering devotion to family and community. Her impact will continue to be felt by all who knew her. Linda was preceded in death by her father, Edward Freese Edzards. She is survived by her husband, Rob Marshall of Broken Arrow, OK; her mother, Donna Edzards of Paris, TX; her sister, Susan Updike and husband Jay of Muskogee, OK; her brothers, Darrel Edzards and wife Marci of Stillwater, OK and Glen Edzards of Paris, TX; nephews and nieces, Martin Updike and his children Brooks, Kitana and Lydia Updike all of Muskogee, OK; Jennifer Hays and husband Jason and their children Madison and Abigail Hays all of Crandall, TX; James Marshall and wife Krysten and their children Violet and Rosemary Marshall all of Norman, OK; Dale Marshall and wife Cassie and their children, Emily, Jenna and Grant Marshall all of Bixby, OK; and many other family members and friends. The family suggest memorials be made to Asbury Church, MaryAnnSmith Global Missions Fund at: https://asburychurchtulsa.shelbynextchms.com/external/form/c987e32d-8045-4049-930d-900b93d77fb7 or mail to: Asbury Church, Attn: Finance, 6767 S Mingo Rd, Tulsa, OK 74133. Family conducted memorial service will be held at Asbury Church Chapel 6767 S. Mingo Rd, Tulsa, OK. on Saturday, October 11, 2025 at 11:00 a.m. A private family graveside will be at Greenhill Cemetery in Muskogee, OK.

Linda Edzards Marshall

June 8, 1952 - October 2, 2025