Ora Marie Marshall's Obituary
Decatur – Ora Marie Marshall, 85, of Decatur, passed away on Sunday, February 1, 2026, at The Loft Rehabilitation of Rock Springs.
Ora was born in Mattoon, IL, on August 11, 1940, the daughter of Floyd and Hanna (Jackson) Hensley. Ora attended Logos Church and worked for 35 years at Aramark. She married Francis Gale Marshall on November 16, 1963, in Bethany, IL.
She is survived by her husband Gale of Decatur; daughter, Debbie Ketron of TX; grandchildren: Alexis and Sydney; sisters: Wilma VanGundy of MO, and JoAnn VanGundy of FL; many nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends.
Ora was preceded in death by her parents, and brothers: Ted Hensley, Richard Hensley, and Steve Hensley.
Visitation will be Saturday, February 7, 2026, from 1 pm until the service time at 2 pm, at the Graceland/Fairlawn Funeral Home. Burial will follow in Graceland Cemetery.
Graceland/Fairlawn Funeral Home is in charge of the arrangements. Condolences and memories may be left at https://gracelandfairlawn.com.
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