Patty A. Marrs, who most everyone called Patty, passed away Friday, Oct. 2, 2020 at Villas of Holly Brook of Marshall at the age of 90. She was born February 5, 1930 at Hammond, IN, the daughter of Theodore “Ted” and Mary Thiel Stickler. Patty was raised on the family farm near Paris, IL. She completed her education at Paris High School where she met her sweetheart, Gene Marrs. Patty and Gene were married Jan. 28, 1951 and he preceded her in death on April 10, 2015. Her parents and a sister, Jean McKee also preceded her in death. Patty had a strong Christian faith and she and Gene were loyal members of the Marshall First Christian Church for over 60 years. Following Gene’s service in the United States Air Force the couple returned to Illinois and ultimately settled in Marshall, IL where Patty and Gene owned and operated the Marrs Furniture Store until retiring in 1996. Patty was also a homemaker and held leadership roles in various church and civic organizations. Patty was a skilled and avid quilter with award winning quilts that she showed at the Clark and Edgar County Fairs. Left to cherish her memory along with many friends are a brother, Ron Stickler; sons, Greg (Mary) Marrs of Auburndale, FL and Jim (Chris) Marrs of Marshall, IL; grandchildren, Sarah Marrs (Paul Bracht), Clayton (Kirsten) Marrs and Rachel (Chris) Pynchon; a great grandchild, Jude Marrs and several nieces, nephews and cousins. Visitation will be 4-7 PM Saturday, Oct. 10th at Pearce Funeral Home. Services in honor of her life will be 2:00 PM Sunday with Bro. Gary Pruitt officiating. Visitation will also be after 1:00 PM Sunday at the church. Burial will be in the Marshall Cemetery. COVID 19 Guideline will be followed and all attendees are required to where a face covering. For those desiring, memorial contributions may be made to the First Christian Church or to the Villas of Holly Brook of Marshall. Pearcefuneralservices.com.