Marcia was an energetic & spirited lady full of life & love.  She had a passion for swing dancing and was out at nearly every dance at the Gulfport Casino, and at the live-music nights at Centro Asturiano.  She was a prominent dancer who participated in all the special activities at the events.  For the 1950's theme night, she wore an authentic fifties outfit, complete with a sweater pin and saddle shoes from her high school days.  She joined all the birthday jams, marched in the Parasol Parade for the dixieland band, was front and center for every Shim Sham, and dressed in creative costumes for Halloween -- especially as the "Swinging Not Stinging" Jelly Fish duo with Joan.  Marcia was a friend to many and brought joy and happiness to those near her.  --Rachel Fia

If we all cram as much into life as Marcia did then we have done well. She was not only a Hospice Nurse for many years but also a Navy Nurse. God bless her.  --Frank Katzenmeyer

Marcia always wanted to dance with me and I always did! Very fun lady.  --Joseph A. Camerieri

Marcia was always so fun and full of energy, more than many people half her age.  --Chris Lockwood

I knew Marcia, and she was one of the most friendly, happy, inspiring, and supportive people I've met. At dances she was always encouraging me and telling me the improvements she felt in my dancing. Her kindness helped me greatly, especially when I was just beginning to learn swing. I will miss her very much.   --Matthew Runde

So alive and outgoing. She was the type of person I hope to become. Truly a loss was suffered in our dance community with her passing. I danced with her every time I saw her at an event and she always was smiling and had a kind word. I will truly miss her. She made my days a little brighter. She was sunshine on a dancefloor. This reminds me that we all need to occasionally let people we know hear that we appriciate them. I hope she knew she was special.   --Forrest Outman

She was fun, a great dancer and a super dancing partner and compadre... my sympathies to her family and to all of us.  --Love, Mickey

I just wanted to say that Marcia was the very first person I met when I ventured into the Gulfport Casino about four years ago. She was seated and kind of had her back to me. She literally turned around to enthusiastically introduce herself and welcome me to the Casino. She must have seen the fear on my face! From that moment on I realized that "Hey, this Casino must be a warm and inviting place...a place where I can make new friends and have lots of fun dancing!" Over the years, she and Joan ALWAYS greeted me warmly and ALWAYS stopped to inquire about my well being and "How's your house coming along?"
      The last time I talked to Marcia she was consoling me and offering encouragement after learning that my father has terminal cancer. Being a nurse for Hospice, perhaps she'd heard of the book I'd just finished reading, Final Gifts. After reading this book, I have come to the conclusion that people don't just die, but that their essence moves on to a new place, a beautiful place, that they are in awe of and are not afraid to go. It is indescribable and infinite. Also, I think they are met by one or more loved ones who have already passed that help them along in the transition. I don't think anyone dies alone, even if they are alone when they die.
      I hope Marcia has found her beautiful place and that some of her family and friends met her on the other side to welcome her. She, and all of her loving energy, will be missed here in this place, though. Thank you, Marcia, for giving of yourself to me, though I didn't really do much in return... but that didn't matter to you, I don't think.  --Love, Kim Boss