MARCIA E. ROTH
Marcia E. Roth, age 93 of Clarksville, passed away Wednesday, July 17, 2024. She was preceded in death by her husband, Maynard; son, Martin; brothers, Vaughn Carter and Marvel Carter; sister, Glada Carter; and daughter-in-law, Ilene Roth.
Marcia is survived by her children, Robert Roth and Kristine (Doug) Dozeman; grandchildren, Jolene (Stuart Bott) Roth-Bott, Mike (Katie) Roth, Matt Roth, Stephen Dozeman and Thomas Dozeman; great-grandchildren, Mason Roth, Mackenzie Roth, Carter Bott and Brenna Bott, sister Eleanor Patrick and sister-in-law Janet Carter. After high school, Marcia worked for a time at the Lake-O-Made ice cream store in Lake Odessa, serving up ice cream cones, sundaes and banana splits. It was there where she met her husband-to-be, Maynard, a frequent patron of the store. The couple married, and lived and worked on a dairy farm near Clarksville, where they raised their three children.
Life on the farm made for long hours and plenty of hard work, leaving little time for personal hobbies. But somehow Marcia found time to participate in bowling team and farm extension groups. The couple also traveled to visit other dairy farms with Harvester Silo groups, piling on tour buses and making life-long friends along the way. Marcia was also a founding member of a group of farm wives called the Happy Hens, who were known to greet each other with a cheery “Cluck! Cluck!” The past ten years, Marcia’s home has been Fountainview of Lowell. Her family wishes to express deep gratitude and appreciation for her care during her time there, and for the deep friendships of both staff and residents. Marcia had many big laughs (and quiet little chuckles) during her time there.
Most of all, Marcia was a woman of deep faith, which never wavered no matter the circumstances. Her kindness and thoughtfulness will be missed by family and friends alike. In lieu of flowers, the family suggests contributions be made to Elmdale Nazarene Church and Clarksville Volunteer Fire Department. Family will greet friends and relatives from 6-8pm on Friday, July 19, 2024, at Roth-Gerst Funeral Home, 305 North Hudson, Lowell MI 49331. Memorial service will be Saturday, July 20, 2024, at 11am at Elmdale Church of the Nazarene, 11830 Drew Road, Alto MI 49302. Visitation one hour prior to funeral. Pastor Brad Ashcraft officiating. Interment at Clarksville Cemetery.
