Mrs. Pamela Marshall-Aiyudubie

March 15, 1960 - August 3, 2019

Pamela Marshall-Aiyudubie left the Phoenix Rehabilitation and Nursing Center in Brooklyn, New York to be with her Heavenly Father, on August 3, 2019. Pamela was born, on March 15, 1960, in Jackson, Mississippi, to the late Annie Bell Marshall and the late George W. Jackson who also helped to raise her. She was raised in Mississippi by her Grandparents until the age of eight and later moved to New York City with her Parents. Always known for her caring spirit/heart, Pamela moved back to Jackson, Mississippi for a short period of time to help take care of her Grandmother the late Mary Lee Cage. Pamela was always passionate about taking care of seniors. Once again her generous heart had her return back to NYC to also take care of her late brother Charles Marshall’s children. Pamela attended Bayridge High School for Girls where she obtained her High School Diploma. She also earned her certificate at a prestigious cosmetology school and while she never worked directly in a hair salon, her gifted hands and talents would always perform miraculous jobs for her many clients. While in New York, Pamela met her beloved husband, Joe Aiyudubie whom she married in 1996. Joe and Pamela made a life for each other in Brooklyn, New York. Pamela loved helping people in any way that she could. It was no surprise that she joined Lifespire, Inc. (a large non-profit organization that serves people with intellectual and developmental disabilities), Michael Rappaport CSC program as a Therapy Aide 2 on September 15, 2003. She loved everything and everyone at her job! She was very instrumental in organizing a union at Lifespire and later served as the President for CSEA, Local 1000 AFSCME,AFL-CIO (Local 762) for approximately 13 years. Pamela made a mark for herself as one of the most hardworking and compassionate union representatives at Lifespire. She was the epitome of fairness across the board…often advocating for her bargaining unit members, as well as the people she served. Her dedication to Lifespire, to CSEA, to the people with intellectual and developmental disabilities never went unnoticed. Pamela was considered the matriarch of her family. She always had a very special way of bringing family together. She loved having her “just because” celebrations with her family and friends. One of her special ways of bringing family and friends together was through her fantastic cooking—another one of her amazing gifts. Many have experienced her delicious meals. She had no problem catering events, cooking for special occasions or just sharing her gift. She was often told that she could easily start a catering business because she was so excellent with cooking and organizing. Some of her most memorable dishes were macaroni and cheese, seafood salad and catfish—these were her specialties. You could often hear her saying in her southern Jackson, MS voice, “y’all come here and taste this here food”, “it will make ya wanna slap ya momma” or “I done made some ole nasty seafood salad”--knowing it was amazing. While Pamela never had any biological children of her own, she had MANY children. All of her nieces and nephews were her children. She was often lovingly referred to as “Aunt Pam”, by so many youth. In fact, her sister Sheila Marshall was like her daughter. Sheila would often refer to her as “Sister Momma”. You could always count on Pamela to give you sound, nonjudgmental advice. She was a strong, good-hearted person who believed in treating people with love and respect! Pamela leaves to cherish her beloved husband Joe Aiyudubie, two stepsons Endurance Jeo Aiyudubie and Louin Jeo Aiyudubie. One Step-Grandson Osamgioghomwenwi Aiyububie. Two sisters, Linda Marshall, of Sterling, Virginia, Sheila Marshall-Hunter (James) of Brooklyn, New York. She was preceded in death by her brother Charles Marshall and her sister Vivian Marshall. Two Nieces Raquel Marshall, (Lennox) Tassion Marshall-Shields (Larry). Four Nephews, Charles T. Marshall, Ernest Jabari. Jackson, John Jason Walker, Josiah Anthony Hunter. Two great Nephews, Lennox Cornelius Jr., and Mylo Sheilds. A host of other relatives and friends, including John Henry (like Son), Lola Powell (Godmother), Pamela Powell-Johnson (Godsister), Reggie Powell (Godbrother), Charlene Brooks (like Sister) and her children Anthony, Cheyenne and Ayden. Pamela, sister in law Connie Marshall and like sister Tracey Sprinkle also leaves to cherish the family and friends of her husband, Joe Aiyudubie whom she loved and adored.