Submitted by Mary Jo Koran

SOUTH BEND TRIBUNE – December 18, 2001

Natalie M. Moton

April 29, 1979 - Dec. 14, 2001

Natalie Maybelle Moton, 22, dear loved one, who resided at Oak Park Court, South Bend, Ind., was found dead in her residence on Friday, Dec. 14, 2001.

Natalie was born on April 29, 1979, in Elkhart, Ind., to Jimmie Lee Moton and Janice Marie Marbley.

As a lifetime area resident, Natalie attended John Adams High School, and was currently enrolled in the Workforce Development Program.

Family members who survive include a daughter, Tia Marie Moton; a son, Martell William Moton, both at home; her mother and father, Janice Marie Marbley of South Bend and Jimmie L. Moton of Elkhart; two sisters, Jennifer Lynn Moton and Amy Ruth Moton, both of South Bend; a stepsister, Deshonda Bailey of Elkhart; a stepbrother, Damien Moton of Detroit, Mich.; maternal grandmother, Dessie Marbley of South Bend, and her paternal grandmother, Lou Ann Moton of Elkhart; along with other relatives and friends.

Funeral services for Ms. Moton will be held at noon Wednesday, Dec. 19, in Christ Temple Church of God in Christ, with Pastor Jesse Hodges officiating. Friends may call in the church one hour before the service. Burial will follow at Highland Cemetery.

Alford's Mortuary has been entrusted with arrangements.