Gladys Patrick Marshburn

Gladys Grier Marshburn, a godly woman whose life was a testimony of sacrifice, service, and love died March 26, 2013 at home after a long period of declining health. Born on March 22, 1923 in Due West, South Carolina, Gladys was the second daughter of Dr. Robert Calvin Grier and Gladys Patrick Grier who served Erskine College as President for 33 years. Gladys grew up in Due West, graduated from the Due West school system and received her degree from Erskine College in 1944. She then attended Biblical Seminary in New York and taught Bible in the Kingsport, Tennessee schools until she met and married Rev. Robert Jordan Marshburn. Together they served at Commerce Presbyterian Church (1948-1950), Statesville ARP Church (1950-1969), and Doraville ARP Church (1969-1987). Gladys was predeceased by her husband Robert Jordan Marshburn, her sister Barbara Grier Cotton and her brother Robert Calvin Grier Jr. Mrs. Marshburn served her Lord, her husband of 40 years, her 7 children, and her church. She sang in the church choirs at both Statesville ARP and Doraville ARP churches and was active in both the women of the church and the ladies' circles. Gladys loved and supported the ARP missions activities and was benevolent in donating her time, talents, and resources to its efforts. She found joy in teaching Bible lessons to her own children and grandchildren, as well as the children of the church. Those who entered her home also knew Gladys for her generous hospitality and mercy. Survivors of Mrs. Marshburn include her seven children: Margaret (Randy) Beahrs, Barbara (Ken) Nickles, Daniel (Melinda) Marshburn, Paul (Nancy) Marshburn, Ruth (Richard) Smith, Bobby (Lisa) Marshburn, Astronaut Tom (Ann) Marshburn. Also her seventeen grandchildren: Caroline (Shane) Mullen, Jordan (CC) Marshburn, John (Nancy) Nickles, Grier (Ben) James, Rob Beahrs, Elizabeth (Alex) Small, Margaret (Matt) Reynolds, Taylor (Ruthie) Beahrs, Patrick Marshburn, Aaron Marshburn, Casey Smith, Rebecca Marshburn, Jonathan Marshburn, Meagan Marshburn, Barbara Smith, Bobby Marshburn, and Grace Marshburn: In addition she has fourteen great grandchildren. Three nieces also survive her: Joellen Harris, Robin Jones, Vicky Uhall and families.The family wants to express deep appreciation to Jacqueline Charles for fourteen years of love and care given to Gladys allowing her to live out her life in her home. Funeral services will be held 1:00 p.m. Friday March 29, 2013 at Peachtree Corners Presbyterian Church, 5918 Spalding Dr, Norcross, GA 30092. The family will receive visitors following the service at the church. A graveside service will be held 11:00 a.m. Saturday March 30, 2013 at Due West ARP Church cemetery. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be sent to Peachtree Corners Presbyterian Church or the Robert Jordan Marshburn, Jr. and Gladys Patrick Grier Marshburn Seminary Scholarship Fund at Erskine College, Due West, SC.


Funeral Home:
A.S. Turner
2773 N. Decatur Road
Decatur, GA
30033