Marchell Teague Pritchett, 69, known by many as “Big Ma” departed this life September 29, 2025, after a long battle with Multiple Sclerosis.

She was born September 18, 1956, in Montgomery, Alabama.

In 1967, her family moved to Akron, Ohio, where she attended Akron Public Schools.

Marchell loved to cook and everyone loved the cornmeal french fries that she would make. Some of her favorite foods to eat were fried chicken and fish. Marchell also loved listening to music, watching her favorite game shows, and playing Pitty Pat and Spades.

It is in her homegoing that we celebrate her life and share the wonderful memories of her spirit and essence.

Marchell is preceded in death by her grandmother, Willie Rebecca Teague and her brother, Wendell James Managan.

Marchell leaves to cherish her memories, parents, Helen and Joseph Managan; daughter, DeQunette Teague; sisters, Sanetta (Tyler) Turner, Lynn (Efrem) Swoope; brothers, Donny Teague, Leonardo (Yolonda) Managan, Renardo (Cathy) Managan; grandchildren, DeJanette Teague, D’Najia McClain, D’Launtae Teague; great grandchildren, Timothy and Saige, a host of nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends who were blessed to have known her.

Friends may call on Wednesday, October 8, 2025, from 11:00 am until 12:00 noon at Sommerville Funeral Services, 1695 Diagonal Rd. Akron, Oh 44320. Funeral service will immediately follow. Interment Greenlawn Cemetery.