Claudia Pauline Banta Marshall, 85, of Carlisle, widow of James Cray Marshall, Sr., passed away in the company and comfort of her family on Sunday, May 9, 2010 after a courageous battle with cancer.

She was born November 19, 1924 in Bourbon Co. to the late Eddie W. & Georgia Booth Banta, was a dedicated homemaker and member of the Carlisle United Methodist Church. A wonderful mother and grandmother, she was very much loved by all.

She is survived by 2 sons, James Cray (Patricia) Marshall, Jr. and Henry Allen Marshall, Carlisle, 2 daughters, Claudia Marie Marshall, Lexington, and Barbara Sue (Lloyd) Brierly, Carlisle, 2 very loving grandsons, Brian Cray Marshall and Ryan Allen Marshall, both of Richmond, who adored their mamaw, 1 special granddaughter, Ashley Nicole Marshall, Carlisle, who spent many years walking to town and back with her mamaw, a step-granddaughter for 11 years, Tawna Marie Perry, Carlisle; other survivors include her only sister-in-law, Helen Banta, Carlisle, 2 nephews, Roger Allen Banta, Carlisle, and Timmy Banta, Lexington, a niece, Sharon Banta Unseld, Lexington, and several great nieces and nephews.

She was also preceded in death by 3 brothers, Roger Harold, Earl & Chester Banta, and 5 sisters, Mary Elizabeth O'Neal & Edna Clay, Gladys, Nancy, & Ray Banta.

She will be dearly remembered and forever missed.

Services will be 2:00 P.M. Wednesday at Mathers-Gaunce Funeral Home by the Rev. Julian Hammonds and Chaplain William Power with burial to follow in the Carlisle Cemetery.

Visitation will be after 5:00 P.M. Tuesday.

Memorial contributions suggested to St. Jude Children's Research Hospital.