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Marsha Lee Walters

Durham, North Carolina

Age 70.
Died 8/22/2024.

Marsha Lee Walters, 70, passed peacefully into the light on August 22, 2024 at the Durham VA Heroes Way Hospice, after a long hospital stay. She was born in Blanch, North Carolina. The daughter of the late Charles S. Walters Sr, Marsha is survived by her mother, Lee D. Jean and her step-father, Don Jean. She grew up amongst three brothers: Chuck Walters, Timothy Walters (deceased) and Scott Walters (deceased). Marsha leaves behind other dear family members and many beloved friends. A veteran, Marsha served in the US Marine Corps for two years active duty, where she played the flute in the Marine Corps Band. She served an additional six years in the US Marine Corps Reserves. With a lifelong love of learning and a brilliant mind, Marsha pursued her education in Physics and Electrical Engineering. She earned a BS in Electrical Engineering from the University of Central Florida, a MS in Physics and a PhD in Electrical Engineering from NC Agricultural and Technical State University. During her career she worked as an electrical engineer, an electrical physicist, and a professor of electrical engineering. A deeply spiritual person, Marsha was also an ordained minister, and combined her love of science and spirituality in her unique teaching and healing practice. Dedicated to serving God and her fellow man, she impacted many lives and was much loved. Marsha was a bright light that touched others with her wit, humor, and humility. She will be greatly missed by all who knew her. A Celebration of Life will be held this fall for Marsha, TBA. Information on Marsha's upcoming Celebration of Life this fall will be posted on her CaringBridge page: https://www.caringbridge.org/site/7908a8cc-5969-11ef-8f35-872b50df71a6

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