Marvelee Ann Small

Marvelee Ann Small departed her earthly life on Saturday, June 24, 2023. She was born September 6, 1971, in Stewart Town, Trelawny, Jamaica to Althea Casserly-Martin. When her mother migrated to the United States to pave a better life for her family, her grandparents, Horace and Adella Casserly, raised her alongside her brother, Howard Morris. Howie, who preceded her in death, was her rock and when he later migrated to the United States, it was just her and her grandfather whom she loved very much. She often told of the many fond childhood memories growing up helping her grandfather herding the cows, farming and selling water to her neighbors, where she would sometimes pocket the change so she could have store bought lunch instead of the regular school lunch. Marvelee was finally able to migrate to the United States in January 1989 and settled in Mount Vernon, New York where she was reunited with her mom, brother, cousins, aunts and uncles. Around the same time, in 1989, she met Leonard Gordon, Jr., her next-door neighbor. This union brought about her one and only child, Patricia Ann Gordon, in 1993. Marvelee loved and cherished her with every fiber of her being. Marvelee graduated from Mount Vernon High School and later received a Bachelor's degree in Health Services Administration. She was employed as a cashier for over 30 years where she exemplified the art of customer service. She was loved by her customers and co-workers alike. Marvelee lived a very simple and uncomplicated life. She didn't create any fuss or wanted any fuss created about her. She was a truly beautiful soul. She always spoke of being buried in her Victoria Secret silk pajamas and her sneakers so she would be comfortable in her after life. And to that we say, 'Get your rest sweet Marvelous and Love Always'. Marvelee leaves behind to cherish her memory and beautiful soul, the Gordon clan who have loved her like a sister, daughter, mother, aunt, partner and friend from day one; daughter, Patricia Gordon, whose love for her mother will never fade; mother, Althea Casserly-Martin (Mr. Martin); the entire Casserly clan including her cousins, nieces, nephews, aunts, uncles; friends, Marian, Jackie, Nea, Carla, to name a few; boyfriend, Brian; co-workers and a host of many other relatives and friends. The family will receive friends Saturday, July 1, 2023 from 11 am to 2 pm at Scot Ward's Green Meadow Chapel with a graveside service at Green Meadow Memorial Gardens immediately following. Condolences may be submitted on-line at www.scotward.com. Scot Ward Funeral Services, 699 American Legion Road, Conyers, GA 30012, 770-483-7216.

Marvelee Ann Small

September 6, 1971 - June 24, 2023