Marsha Kim Martin Spikes, beloved wife, devoted mother, cherished grandmother, loving sister, and loyal friend passed away peacefully at the age of 70. She is survived by her husband of 51 years, 2 children, 4 grandchildren, and 3 siblings. Marsha Kim will be remembered for her kind heart, unwavering support, and unconsumable love. She touched the lives of many with her generosity and compassion. Her memory will forever live on in the hearts of those who knew her.

Marsha Kim Martin Spikes was born November 26th in Bogalusa, Louisiana. Her parents were the late Melvin Martin, Jr. and Georgia Mae Bruns Martin.

During recess at Central Memorial High School a true love story was initiated. She met the love of her life on the playground after a playful pecan offering. On November 24, 1972, Marsha Kim and Leslie Charles Spikes were united in Holy Matrimony. Marsha Kim was a devoted wife and loving mother of two children Kimberly Charmaine Spikes Crum and Leslie Anastasia Spikes Harvey.

She was a 1971 graduate of Bogalusa High School. After graduation she traveled the world with Charles and she attended Dillard University. She completed her degree at Southern University in New Orleans with a Bachelor's degree in elementary education.

She spent 28 years dedicated to education in the Orleans Parish and Bogalusa City School System. Her educational footprint spurred from kindergarten through middle school. She enjoyed participating and encouraging educational excellence.

She was preceded in death by her parents Melvin Martin Jr and Georgia Mae Bruns Martin; grandparents George Jean Bruns and Lucille Rogers Bruns.

On Saturday, March 9th, 2024 she passed away peacefully at Grady Memorial Hospital in Atlanta, Georgia with family at her side. She was affectionately known as "Mymy." She will be lovingly remembered by her devoted husband Leslie Charles Spikes of Bogalusa, Louisiana; children Kimberly (Willie) Charmaine Spikes Crum and Leslie (Jabari) Anastasia Spikes Harvey of Atlanta, Georgia. Brothers; Kenneth Wayne (Hildra) Martin, Bruce Sampson, Raven Evans of Bogalusa, LA; Aunt Elmira Brown (Houston, TX); grandchildren Jada and Laila Harvey (Atlanta, GA) and William and Winston Crum (Atlanta, GA); brother in law Carl (Brenda) Spikes (Baton Rouge, LA); sister in laws Diane Wilson (Abita Springs, LA), Charlene Barnes (Lake Elsinore, California), Minnie Pearl Elliot (Inglewood, California); god children; Bridget Martin (Denham Springs, LA), Kayla (Lamont) Sampson (Tokyo, Japan), Rashad Smith (Bogalusa, LA);  and a host of nieces, nephews, and friends.

Proverbs 31:26-31 "She speaks with wisdom, and faithful instruction is on her tongue. She watches over the affairs of her household and does not eat the bread of idleness. Her children arise and call her blessed; her husband also, and he praises her;'Many women do noble things, but you surpass them all.' Charm is deceptive, and beauty is fleeting; but a woman who fears the Lord is to be praised. Honor her for all that her hands have done, and let her works bring her praise at the city gate."