Debra Booker Marshall, 72, of Gloucester, died on Friday, May 2, 2025. Debra was born on January 11, 1953 in Newport News, Virginia, to the late Maynard and Evelyn Booker. After graduation from Gloucester High School in 1971, she attended Longwood College and graduated in 1975. Debra spent 37 years teaching young children with 36 of those years spent at Bot-etourt Elementary School. She loved working with children and would often attend her students’ extracurricular activities.

Debra was involved in her church and served as the Children’s Director for many years. She was always willing to lend a helping hand or ear to anyone in need. Debra loved her family fiercely and enjoyed hosting parties and holidays in her home. She shared her love of spending summer days at the pool, baking, and crafts with her children and grandchildren. Her grandchildren were the light of her life.

Debra is survived by her husband of 40 years, Russell Marshall; children, Ashby “Burt” Marshall (Jordan), Farley Rowe (Justin); grandchildren, Easton Marshall, Emery Marshall, Everett Marshall, Garrett Rowe, Elliott Rowe, Leighton Rowe; brother, Mark Booker (Susan). The family will receive friends on Saturday, May 10, 2025, at Bellamy United Methodist Church from 11 a.m. until 12 p.m. with funeral service to follow at 12 o’clock. The burial will take place in Bellamy Memorial Cemetery. Services under the direction of Andrews Funeral Home and Crematory.

The family would like to thank Riverside Walter Reed Hospital and Riverside Home Health, especially Donna Adams, RN, for the care and compassion given to Debra over the past several years. In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to Gloucester Volunteer Fire & Rescue Squad, P.O. Box 1417, Gloucester, Va. 23061.