At her home early in the morning of Nov. 15, 2022, Marsha Faith Vowels Edwards of Cape Girardeau peacefully passed into heavenly eternity.

An outspoken and devoted follower of Jesus Christ, Marsha's personal life revolved around her faith and her children. Surviving are Myles (Erin) Edwards of Champaign, Illinois and Morghan Faith (Abel) Varnadore of Palmetto, Florida and her grandson Beau Lee Varnadore, who is to arrive in January; and her brother, Michael (Cheryl) Vowels of Ozark, Missouri.

Marsha was born on June 20, 1956 in Cape Girardeau to Marshall and Mary Faith Estes Vowels of Dexter, who preceded her in death. She grew up in Dexter and earned a Bachelor of Science in Public Administration from the University of Missouri, Columbia.

She was a noted entrepreneur who owned a trio of Body Shoppe stores in Cape Girardeau, Dexter and Poplar Bluff. From there, she was a Senior Sales Representative for pharmaceuticals where she won a host of national and state awards and honors. After retirement, she pursued a number of business ventures and volunteer efforts designed to help others.

Marsha loved to travel and was faithful in attending exercise classes. Her many private kindnesses to others are not recorded here.

Visitation will be from 10 am to 12 pm on Saturday, Nov. 19 at Ford & Sons Mt. Auburn Chapel in Cape Girardeau. Immediately following will be a Celebration of Life service. Fred Burgard will officiate.

In lieu of flowers, the family requests donations be made to Healing Rooms of the Heartland, 2502 Tanner Dr., Cape Girardeau, MO 63701.

Online condolences may be made at www.fordandsonsfuneralhome.com.

Ford & Sons Funeral Home - Mt. Auburn is in charge of arrangements.