HICKORY - Marsha Lynn Batchelor, age 71, passed away on Sunday, November 28, 2021. Born in Nash County, NC on August 5, 1950, she was the daughter of the late Manuel Andrew Batchelor and Doris Trevathan Batchelor. 
Marsha loved to sit and talk with people. She enjoyed drawing and coloring. She touched the lives of so many people and will always be remembered with love and kindness. 
Marsha is survived by her sister, Pamela B. Gates and husband, J.W., of Conway, SC; her nephew, Jon Gates; and her great-nephew, Grayson Gates. 
A Graveside Service will be held on Friday, December 3, 2021 at 2:00 PM at Pineview Cemetery with Rev. Cleveland Harrison officiating. The family will receive friends and relatives on Friday, December 3, 2021 from 1:00 PM to 1:30 PM at Johnson Funeral Home. 
Flowers are welcome or memorials may be made in Marsha's memory to The Epilepsy Foundation of North Carolina, 1920 W 1st Street, Winston-Salem, NC 27104. 
Arrangements entrusted to Johnson Funeral Home & Cremation Services, 661 English Road, Rocky Mount, NC 27804. You may share memories and condolences with the family by visiting www.johnsonfuneralsandcremations.com. 
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Johnson Funeral Home and Cremation Services 
 
661 English Rd 
Rocky Mount, NC 27804 
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Friday 12/3, 1:00 pm - 1:30 pm 
The family will receive friends and relatives on Friday, December 3, 2021 from 1:00 PM to 1:30 PM at Johnson Funeral Home. 
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Pineview Cemetery 
 
761 N. Raleigh Road 
Rocky Mount, NC 27801 
 
Friday 12/3, 2:00 pm - 3:00 pm 
A Graveside Service will be held on Friday, December 3, 2021 at 2:00 PM at Pineview Cemetery with Rev. Cleveland Harrison officiating.
					
                
                
                				
				
                
								






Please accept our deepest condolences for your family’s loss.
Marsha will always be remembered by her bubbly and cheerful personality that she had! She was such a joy to be around! I worked with Marsha for a few years and was one of many who provided care to her. She will be truly missed and will forever hold a special place in my heart!! Fly high Sweet Angel!!! Loves always, Trisha
I will love you forever. I will miss the night calls where we ended saying I love you purple and you would say love you pink. You are and will be truly missed. Your Pam
In memory of Marsha Lynn Batchelor, Pam Gates lit a candle
Marsha Marsha Marsha ❤️ You are truly missed and loved! I’m sorry I didn’t get to see you on Thanksgiving. I’m sure we’ll see eachother again some day and we’re having the Thanksgiving of all Thanksgivings! Rest in peace my dear sweet friend. I love you Sheryl
Pam, Barry Robbins sent Marsha’s obituary to me. She lived a long life. I know you will miss her. I have so many good memories of you and your family. Sandy Robbins Sweat
Pam, I am praying everything goes as God has planned, for your sister. She was lucky to have you. Thinking of you and family. Love, Lola
Will miss you so much