Catherine Marshall

Catherine Sarah Wood Marshall LeSourd (September 27, 1914 – March 18, 1983) She was the daughter of the Reverend John Ambrose Wood and Leonora Whitaker Wood.

Marshall wrote or edited more than 30 books, which have sold over 16 million copies. They include edited collections of Peter Marshall's sermons and prayers, and her own inspirational writings. Her most successful books were A Man Called Peter (1951); and her novel, Christy (1967), which was inspired by the story of her mother's time in the mountains teaching the impoverished children of Appalachia. Christy was adapted as a CBS television series, starring Kellie Martin, beginning in 1994.

In 1959, Marshall married Leonard LeSourd, Marshall had three stepchildren, Linda, Chester and Jeffery.

Marshall died of heart failure at the age of 68 in 1983. She was buried alongside her first husband.

Works published A Closer Walk (co-author) A Man Called Peter Adventures in Prayer Beyond Our Selves Catherine Marshall's Story Bible Catherine Marshall's Storybook for Children Christy Footprints in the Snow Friends with God God Loves You Heart of Peter Marshall's Faith John Doe, Disciple Julie Let's Keep Christmas Light in my Darkest Night Meeting God at Every Turn Mr. Jones, Meet the Master (co-author) Moments that Matter My Personal Prayer Diary Prayers of Peter Marshall Quiet Times with Catherine Marshall Something More The Best of Catherine Marshall The Best of Peter Marshall The Collected Works of Catherine Marshall The First Easter (co-author) The Helper The Inspirational Writings of Catherine Marshall To Live Again