Marsha Jean Slaven, age 61, of Jamestown, passed away unexpectedly Tuesday, November 1, 2022 at her residence. She was born August 30, 1961, in Xenia, the daughter of Charles and Edna (Henize) Dawson.

Marsha was preceded by her parents, and her brother: James Dawson.

She is survived by her husband, Clyde A. Slaven, whom she married in 1989, and was a loving and devoted wife for 34 years. She is also survived by her children: Freda Poling of Xenia; Ora (Shane) Spencer of Jamestown; Misty (Craig) Bracken of Hillsboro; Kazia DeHart and Clyte Beth White, both of Xenia; her twin sister: Martha Shope of Xenia; brother: William Dawson of Mississippi; 12 grandchildren: Kayla McFadden; Shelby Kash; Andrea Sexton; Persephone Trapp; Dane Webb; Kelsie Johnson; Raegan Faulkner; Aeriona Slaven; Alizay Slaven; Amyah White; Aleigha Slaven and Amarion Brookins; and 5 great grandchildren. Marsha was fortunate to also have numerous nieces, nephews, cousins and friends. She was especially close to her niece: Ronetta Fosnaugh and her children: Austin, Brandon, Savannah and Patience.

Marsha graduated from Xenia High School and the Greene County Career Center and worked as an STNA. She was a wonderfully caring and helpful person. She loved her family and loved being "Mamaw Marsha" to her own grandchildren as well as numerous others.

A Celebration of her life will be held 3:30 PM Friday, November 4 ^th at McColaugh Funeral Home with her niece: Gail Dodds offering words of comfort. Visitation will be held from 2 PM Friday until the time of service at the funeral home. Online condolences may be made to the family at www.mccolaughfuneralhome.com.