Sarah Brooks Marshall, 80, of Columbus, GA passed on Tuesday, February 24, 2026 in Columbus, GA.

Funeral service will be held at 11:00 a.m. EST on Saturday, March 7, 2026 at Greater Bethelpore Missionary Baptist Church, Bleeker, AL with Rev. Cornell Battle, Pastor officiating. Burial at Green Acres Cemetery. Public viewing is 1:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m. EST on Friday , March 6, 2026.

Sarah Brooks Marshall, 80, of Columbus, GA, beloved wife of Tommy E. Marshall, peacefully received her heavenly wings on February 24, 2026 with her husband, daughter and son by her side.

Sarah accepted Christ at a very young age and faithfully served and attended Baptist Churches in Phenix City, AL and Columbus, GA until her death, making Beaming Light Baptist Church in Phenix City, AL, her final church home.

Sarah was a proud graduate of South Girard High School's Class of 1965 and cherished every opportunity to re-connect with her classmate during their “Blue and Gold” Balls. She retired from Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Georgia after over 20 years of service.

Sarah loved God and her family. One of her greatest joys during her retirement years was connecting with family and friends via Facebook and sharing her love, humor and stories with them.

Sarah, the eldest of 13 children born to Mr. Jake Brooks, Jr. and Mrs. Katie B. Brooks was preceded in death by her parents. Left to cherish fond memories of Sarah are her devoted husband of 34 years, Mr. Tommy E. Marshall; her son, Jeffrey Van Buren Phenix City, AL; her loving devoted daughter and caretaker, Kesia J. Van Buren Columbus, GA; her bonus sons, Marc Marshall, Marcus Marshall and Eric T. Marshall, all of Columbus, GA. Fond memories of Sarah will also be cherished by her surviving 12 siblings. Her seven brothers: Jake Brooks, Atlanta, GA; Jesse (Judy) Brooks, Newnan, GA; Willie (Kay) Brooks, Tampa, FL; Tommy (Valerie)Brooks, Fresno, CA; Terry (Mary) Brooks Columbus, GA; Cecil (Sandy) Brooks, Aiken, South Carolina; and Runiol (Janice) Brooks, Jacksonville, Florida. Her five sisters: Barbara Franklin, Columbus, GA; Geraldine(Gerri) Brooks, Winston, Salem, NC; Brenda Brooks, Phenix City, AL; Ceneta Hughes, Bloomington; IL, Felecia Fisher, Bloomington, IL and a host of loving nieces and nephews.