Marcia J. Gilbert Smith

December 16, 1948 - November 25, 2021

Marcia Jean Gilbert Smith, age 72, passed away peacefully at her home surrounded by loved ones on November 25, 2021. Marcia was predeceased by her parents, Elwin and Verjean (Begamann) Gilbert; brothers, Jeff, Steve, and Paul Gilbert, all of Polo, Illinois; and loving and devoted husband of 40 years, William “Bill” Smith, originally from Loveland, Ohio. She is survived by her adoring daughters, Patti Smith and Kym (Bo) Lewis; favorite granddaughter, Gracie Lewis; favorite grandson, Mason Lewis of Mobile, Alabama; sisters-in-love, Karen Gilbert and Cheryl (Dave) Harbach, also from Polo; numerous nieces, nephews, extended family members, and beloved friends; as well as her kitty babies, Charlie and Bailey. Born in Polo, Illinois on December 16, 1948, Marcia was the third of four children and the only daughter. She graduated from Polo High School in 1967 and attended dental hygiene school in Indianapolis, IN. On July 14, 1970, she eloped, exchanging farm life for carnival life, and married her only true love, Bill. Their adventures lasted four decades. Holding true to the sanctity of marriage, she handled each bump in the road with pure grace. She was a devoted, hardworking, loving, and selfless wife, mother, and grammie. A talented seamstress, she went to work for VF corporation in 1986 when her husband fell ill with cancer to provide for her family. She also worked at Sears Telecatalogue Center/Secor Industries. She was a longtime member of Dave Langham Chapter #536, Order of the Eastern Star, where she served as past worthy matron. A gifted artist, she loved drawing, especially Disney characters, painting, crocheting, and baking delicious treats to share. These family heirlooms will be forever cherished. She also enjoyed gardening and found yard work therapeutic. A simple lady and a beautiful soul, she had no regrets in life. Always dependable and the first person to lend a hand to anyone in need. She was perfectly content playing a card game, usually 500, “Nello” pain now, Momma. Visitation will be held at Serenity Funeral Home on Tuesday, November 30, 2021, from 12:00 p.m. until 2:00 p.m. followed by service at 2:00 p.m. Interment will be held in Serenity Memorial Gardens, Garden of Tranquility. Pastor Pat Casey will officiate. Fellowship will follow at the Serenity Celebration Center. The family would like to express our sincere gratitude to Kindred Hospice, especially nurse Beth and Ms. Kebony, for their love and compassion; Dr. Dan Pollman, Pulmonary Associates of Mobile, for his patience and a decade of loving care; and Pharmacist Shelby (Walmart Pharmacy Dawes) for her attention to detail and the comfort she provides. I would also like to personally thank my big sister, Patti, her “favorite” nurse. A loved one is not lost when you know where they are going!