Elizabeth Marshall Adams

Elizabeth Marshall Alford Adams, lovingly known as “Marshall,” died peacefully on July 21, 2025, surrounded by her husband of 58 years, Nixon, her children, and grandchildren. Her final hours were filled with love, laughter, and the stories of the family she devoted her life to raising. 

Born in New Orleans, Marshall was the eldest child of Jacob Egloff and Margaret Treppendahl Alford. She spent her early years as a Navy “brat” during WWII, later becoming an Air Force wife and an Army mom. She graduated from LSU with degrees in Journalism and English and was a proud member of Delta Delta Delta sorority, sharing that tradition with her mother and eldest daughter.

 Marshall lived in Mandeville for 46 years, where she built lasting friendships. Though capable of many paths, her greatest calling was motherhood—a role she embraced with grace, strength, and unwavering love. Her family hopes everyone remembers her as a statuesque blue-eyed blonde with a beautiful smile who spent her life taking care of her family.

 She is survived by her husband Nixon; children Margaret Casey (Sean), Amy Adams, and Thomas Adams; grandchildren Sarah Kate and Eliza Casey, Ethan Hedgepeth, and Mia Adams; her brother Robert Alford (Cathy); and many beloved extended family members. 

In accordance with her wishes, no funeral or memorial service will be held. Her family is profoundly grateful for the many kind expressions of sympathy and love already shared. She leaves behind a legacy of grace, selflessness, and unwavering devotion—and a family who will miss her dearly. In lieu of flowers, the family welcomes donations to either the Northshore Humane Society or the St. Tammany Library Foundation, two causes that reflect Marshall’s lifelong love for animals and the written word.