Marsha Jean Shoulders Akin Obituary
It is with sadness that the passing of Marsha Jean Shoulders Akin (Franklin, Kentucky) is shared. Marsha, born on August 6, 1948, passed away on October 21, 2026. Leave a sympathy message to the family on the memorial page of Marsha Jean Shoulders Akin to pay them a last tribute.
She was predeceased by: her parents, Eskey Shoulders and Gracie Shoulders (Crowder); her sister Helen Rosdeutscher; and her brother-in-law Warren Rosdeutscher. She is survived by: her daughters, Terri Stark Kelly (Ken) of Franklin, KY. and Sherri Stark Goertz (John) of Franklin, KY.; her granddaughters, Preslee Kelly Webb (John) of Franklin, KY and Emma Kelly of Nashville, TN.; and her sister Shirley Claborn of White House, TN. She is also survived by several nieces and a nephew.
Visitation will be held on Friday, October 23rd 2026 from 4:00 PM to 7:00 PM and on Saturday, October 24th 2026 from 9:00 AM to 11:00 AM at the Gilbert Funeral Home & Crematory (325 W Cedar St, Franklin, KY 42134). A memorial service will be held on Saturday, October 24th 2026 at 11:00 AM at the same location.
In lieu of flowers, the family kindly requests that donations be made in Marsha's memory to the Hospice House of Southern Kentucky, 5872 Scottsville, KY 42164, or Relay for Life, Attn: Marie Pitts, Seng Ave., Franklin, KY 42134.
