Maudry Mae Moore Marshall was born on Sept. 7, 1936 in Iowa, La. to the late Willie Moore Sr. and Ruth Reed Moore. She departed this life on April 9, 2024 surrounded by loved ones.

A graduate of Jeff Davis High School in Jennings, La., Maudry was a career early childhood educator.  After over 40 years, she retired from Calcasieu Parish HeadStart where she was the first teacher for many in the Iowa community as the Director of Tom & Jerry HeadStart Center.

She was a lifelong dedicated member of Zion Travelers Baptist Church where she served faithfully in many roles including Deaconess, Senior Choir President, Vacation Bible School Director, and Church Treasurer. Known for her vocal talent, she willingly used her gift to serve the Lord.

Maudry was a compassionate person who was devoted to her family and actively involved in her children’s and grandchildren’s lives. She was a well-respected community leader and served as Youth Baseball League President and on the JD Bank Board of Directors. Her “frozen cups” will always be remembered as a neighborhood favorite.

Loving memories will be cherished by her sons, Errol (Lisa) Marshall of Katy, Texas, and Marlon (Shannon) Marshall of Pearland, Texas; one brother, Kenneth (Amelia) Moore Sr. of Temple Hills, Md.; three sisters, Wilma Faye Charles, Frances Elaine Moore, and Gwendolyn (Carnell) Marable all of Iowa, La.; four grandchildren, Taylor Marshall of Iowa, La., Jordan Marshall of Spring, Texas, Torre Marshall of Lake Charles, La., and Cameron Marshall of Pearland, Texas; one great-grandchild, Jeyla Marshall of Iowa, La.; and a host of relatives and friends.

She was preceded in death by her loving husband of 60 years, Wallace Marshall Jr.; her parents; three brothers, Willie Moore Jr., Lloyd Moore, and Floyd Moore; five sisters, Margaret Lute, Betty Granderson, Rose Charles, Katherine Perrodin, and Brenda Moore.

Services will be held at Zion Travelers Baptist Church in Iowa, La. A wake will be held on April 19, 2024 from 5 p.m. to 8 p.m. Funeral services will be held on April 20, 2024 with visitation from 9 a.m. to 11 a.m. and the service beginning at 11 a.m. Interment will be at St. John Cemetery in Lacassine, La., under the direction of Combre Funeral Home.