Marsha L. Hilton

Marsha L. Hilton, 65, of Mooresville, passed away unexpectedly on Tuesday, September 19, 2023, at her home. She was born in Martinsville on August 14, 1958, to the late Billy J. Hilton and Velma L. (Henry) Alger. Marsha attended Mooresville High School and graduated in the class of 1977. She furthered her education by receiving her Certified Nursing Assistant license at Mountain Valley in Big Stone Gap, Virginia. She worked as a CNA for over 35 years and most recently she was the director of transportation for Aspen Trace.

Marsha had a heart of gold. She never hesitated rescuing animals, whether a bird, goat, or a racoon. She loved riding her horses when she was younger, and especially loved her three fur babies, Sissy, Willow, and Gabby. Marsha thoroughly enjoyed her murder documentaries, horror movies, and Shark Week. She often spent time fishing, riding her Honda Shadow, and shooting guns. She had an adventurous soul and took up skydiving on her 50th birthday. Marsha was truly one of a kind.

Marsha is survived by her partner of 27 years, Sara Watters; sisters, Sue (David) Peters, Jo Ann (Bill) Fishel; nephews, Jeremy (Ali) Copley, Josh (Jen) Blackburn; nieces, Michelle (Ryan) Lenz, Rachel Willis; as well as several great-nieces, great-nephews, and cousins.

Final arrangements and cremation are entrusted to Carlisle Branson Funeral Service & Crematory, Mooresville. Please visit www.CarlisleBranson.com to share a favorite memory or to sign the online guest registry.

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  1. There will never be another person like you. You were one of a kind. I wouldnโ€™t be the man I am without you pushing me so hard. Youโ€™ve help guide me through the good times and rough times. You have made a difference in so many lives, more than you ever thought. You will be missed. Love you, Grandma. โ™ฅ๏ธ

  2. If the world was full of Marshas it sure would be so much kinder! An irreplaceable soul, who will be missed by so many!! Rest easy, sweet friend.

  3. Miss Marsha! Iโ€™m going to miss you more than I can even put into words. You were the toughest woman with the kindest heart. Love you Marshy Poo โค๏ธโค๏ธ

  4. Marsha,
    You were truly a light to everyone around you. Rest easy, dear friend. Until we see each other again. โค๏ธ

  5. You were truly one of a kind! I will miss seeing you driving around the building on your scooter! Mostly I will just miss you! Rest in peace my dear friend!

  6. Your one of a kind marsha! You was a light to everyone you came across. I’ll truly miss you. Never forgotten my friend โค๏ธ

  7. Marsh was a great lady. Always worrying that I was doing to much. She would tell me that us old ladies need to look out for each other. I will truly miss you everyday. โค๏ธโค๏ธ

  8. Working with you was a pleasure. You truly cared and went above and beyond daily. You will be missed โค๏ธ

  9. Marsha- I really canโ€™t believe this is true. From my first day at Aspen you seemed to have found me to be the easiest person you could argue with! Our daily interactions and conversations always included a โ€œnoโ€, โ€œWhy Randiโ€, or a โ€œwhat the hellโ€. For you only to call or text me back within 15-20 mins to tell me yes or that youโ€™ll do it, typically taking someone somewhere for me! โค๏ธ Iโ€™ll miss you you little shit talker! Until we meet again! Rest Easy!

  10. Marsha, you were one of a kind! You loved your residents and advocated them like no other! I enjoyed working with you. Rest in Heaven

  11. Marsha, you will be so missed. You never failed to make the people around you laugh. I worked with you for years and Iโ€™m so thankful for that time. I know that youโ€™ll still be running the show at aspen from heaven. Love you ๐Ÿค

  12. โ€œMarsha, Marsha, Marshaโ€ you gave me that look every time I said it & everyone on here knows that look. You took good care of all of us! Rest in peace! You will truly be missed! โค๏ธ

  13. Oh Marsha. I will miss you more than I can even put into words. I hope you know how much you meant to me and how much you were loved โค๏ธ until we meet again my sweet friend โค๏ธโค๏ธ

  14. Marsha there will never be anyone like you. Sassy but with such a good heart. You loved to love on people. Everyone that knew you loved you. I am just so saddened by this news. What a gem heaven received in you! You are at peace now my friend and I look forward to seeing you again some day! Hugs sent to you in heaven! You will surely be missed.

  15. Sara-
    Sorry for your loss. Much love and prayers to you, your family and friends!โค๏ธ๐Ÿฅฐ๐Ÿ™
    โค๏ธ
    Laura Ault

  16. Marsha was an advocate and voice to the residents she cared for. She spoke up for them when needed. Her spirit will be missed. Glad I got to meet and work with such a spunky lady. Definitely a loss on earth and gain in heaven.

  17. Marsha. You are loved by so many. You reminded me of my mom. Loving with what appeared to be a rough exterior. But we all know you are a pushover. I am so glad I got to meet you and grow to love you. I hope you are up there dancing. With your Hawaiian shirt. Able to breathe and be at peace. Forever in my heart โค๏ธ.

  18. Miss Marsha, you were the first person to welcome me to Aspen Trace. You were always there to laugh with me, pat me on the back and when my Uncle passed, you gave me a hug and shared my grief. You always tried to be so tough, but we all knew better. Your love for us all knew no bounds and was plain to see. What a wonderful lady! My life has been blessed because I got to meet you, love you and call you friend. None of us will ever forget you. Fly high Miss Marsha your work here is finished. I look forward to seeing you again in God’s Great Kingdom!

  19. Marsha. I will never forget the good times we had at aspen . You truly made the day brighter for everyone around you. I’ll miss seeing you flying down the hallways in your scooter.

  20. Meet Marsha in my first few years of being a CNA! She was wise and funny and sometimes over my shanaigans! Hard loss prayers for Sara and the family

  21. Marsha you will be greatly missed! Havenโ€™t seen you in years but you my friend have been such a blessing to work with! Love and miss you greatly!

  22. Even though I havenโ€™t known you that long it was nice to have met you. I love your spunk and personality Rest in peace you will be missed

  23. You were the most welcoming person and I wish I could have had more time to get to know you. Thank you for all you did for all of our residents and team, you will be sorely missed โค๏ธ
    Sending love, light and healing to all who loved you.

  24. Marsha I remember when we came over you was out with you’re horse. The horse loved you as much as you loved that horse. You was one of a kind. You had a heart of gold and loved by so many. You will be missed and I love you girl.

  25. Marsha, you are one of a kind! Always helping your co-workers and the residents…like me…you always took time to help me..that meant a lot to me…I know you are feeling great in Heaven..I hope to see you there!

  26. Marsha, I am so lucky to have met you. You made any bad day of mine here at aspen turn into a good one because you knew exactly what to say to make it better! I’m not sure who I’m going to ask if I need help finding something around here, but I’m sure you will point me in the right direction somehow. I’m going to miss you yelling at me and trying to race me in your scooter. โ™ก love you marsha!

  27. Marsha I am sure gonna miss you I canโ€™t believe itโ€™s true heaven gained a very wonderful lady everyone is sure going to miss you

  28. Marsha we worked years ago at Plainfield health care as rehab aides you me ardella and Barb we had so much fun doing that we all love you and you will be so missed by so many may you rest in the arms of jesus

  29. Marsha
    Thank you for all your years of service. You provided the up most care for all of your residents. You will be greatly missed. God bless.

  30. I LIVED ON PADDOCK RD IN CAMBY DOWN THE STREET FROM THE HILTON GIRLS I WAS IN THE SAME CLASS AS HER SISTER JO ANN I REMEMBER THEM RIDING HORESE TOGETHER 2 WONDERFUL PEOPLE RIP MARSHA

  31. Truly, one of a kind. (Aspen Trace) will not be the same without you. You will be missed so greatly. You definitely knew how to make people laugh and enjoy being around you. Rest easy, my friend.โ™ฅ๏ธ

  32. Marsher, I cannot begin to tell you how much you meant to Jax and I. Thank you for always having my back and thank you for being there for me when I needed advice. And thank you for being an awesome grandma to Jax. You really are a beautiful soul. I miss you so much. We love you Marsh! Until we meet again xoxo

  33. I love you Marsha. I don’t know how I’m going to go on with out you.You were the strongest person I knew. Love you for eternity. ๐Ÿ’”๐Ÿ’”

  34. My sweet and beautiful baby sister. I will love and miss you forever. Love Sue ๐Ÿ’”๐Ÿ’”๐Ÿ’”๐Ÿ’”

  35. Marsha I wish we just had one more day to go fishing. I would tell you how lucky I am to have known and loved you. Love & Miss you. ๐Ÿ’”


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