Marsha Rhein… gone, but not forgotten.

Marsha Esther Rhein, beloved mother, sister and friend, passed away on September 30th, 2018, at the age of 70, after a long and brave battle with metastatic breast cancer.

She was born to Harry and Evelyn Rhein, November 11th, 1947, in New York City. Marsha graduated from Brooklyn College with a BA in Dance before relocating with the late Gregory Ellison in 1978 to Baton Rouge, LA, where she resided for the last 40 years.  Marsha raised her 3 children through times of financial hardship and adversity with extraordinary love and strength. Her kindness was boundless and she was devoted to helping others in need, volunteering with many organizations and under served communities throughout her life. Marsha was recognized for her work at the Advocacy Center for the Elderly and Disabled, and she found joy working as a yoga instructor for seniors, and for people recovering from addiction at O’Brien House.  Her family and loved ones are in our thoughts and prayers during this difficult time.  Marsha will forever be part of the O’Brien House family.

A Celebration of Marsha’s life will be held at 2pm, Sunday October 21st at The Burden Museum and Gardens Barton Arboretum, 5460 Essen Ln. Baton Rouge, LA. In keeping with the spirit of Marsha’s love of nature and grounding, guests are invited to bring picnic blankets. Additional seating will be provided for those that require it. A reception will immediately follow.

Marsha’s Facebook page will also remain online in her memory at www.facebook.com/marsharhein.