Obituary of Marcia P. Spence

Spence, Marcia P. Saginaw Twp., Michigan Passed away peacefully at her home surrounded by her family on Saturday, May 7, 2016. She was 90 years old. Marcia Ellen Parkman was born on December 2, 1925 in Saginaw to the late Paul and Nellie (Sparling) Parkman. Marcia graduated from Saginaw High School in 1943. She then continued her education at Central Michigan University, majoring in music and education. While she was at Central Michigan she met her loving husband, Donald James Spence. They were married on June 30, 1948 in Saginaw, he preceded her in death on June 27, 1996. Marcia loved to share her kindhearted spirit through teaching. She spent many years as an elementary teacher, retiring from Peter Pan Cooperative Nursery School. Marcia was a member of Jefferson Avenue Methodist Church, and enjoyed singing with their choir. She was also a member of the Junior League of Saginaw. Marcia's greatest joy came from spending time with her family. She took great delight in planning and preparing Sunday night dinners for her family, and she will be fondly remembered for her fabulous casseroles. Marcia also took pleasure in knitting, reading, shopping and summering at Point Lookout. Marcia will be deeply missed by her children: Janet (Thomas) Topham, Donald James Jr. (Patricia) Spence and Catherine (Mark) Moran; grandchildren: Lindsay (Nathan) Brown, Matthew Rosenberg and Erin Spence; and the world's smartest grand dog, Gracie Spence; great grandchildren: Maya, Madelyn and Lyla Brown; sister-in-law, Beverly Spence; brother-in-law, Jackson Teetor; and several nieces and nephews. FUNERAL: A funeral service for Marcia will be held at 11:00 a.m. on Thursday, May 12, 2016 at the Deisler Funeral Home, 2233 Hemmeter Rd., (off State). Rev. Fr. Robert J. DeLand will officiate with burial to follow at Oakwood Cemetery. VISITATION: Friends are welcome to visit with the family at the funeral home on Wednesday, May 11, 2016 from 3:00 until 7:00 p.m., and on Thursday from 10:00 a.m. until the time of the funeral service. MEMORIALS: In lieu of flowers, those planning an expression of sympathy may wish to consider a donation to Wellspring Lutheran Services or St. Mary's Foundation. Please share your thoughts and memories with the family at the funeral home, or through www.DeislerFuneralHome.com