MARCELLA HULTZ

August 03, 2022

Marcella “Marcia” Hultz, 78, of Palmyra, MO, died July 31, 2022 at Blessing Hospital in Quincy, IL.

Marcia was born February 17, 1944, in Quincy, IL to Marcellus and Helen (Hall) Bowman.

She married Robert Hultz on July 24, 1963 in New London, MO. He survives.

Other survivors include three children, Randy Hultz (Kathryn) Palmyra, MO, Rusty Hultz (Rochell) Quincy, IL, and Robyn Zanger (Kelly) Liberty, IL; eight grandchildren, Alex Hultz (Evan), Jeremy Hultz (Tiffany), Wade Hultz (Emma), Josh Hultz (Madeline), Leah Hultz (RJ Sharpe), Jessalyn Hultz-Damron (Tyler), Kyle Zanger, and Katlyn Zanger; seven great-grandchildren, Dreighton, Delanie, Zayn, Owen, Cali, Zander, Noah, and two baby girls on the way; and one sister in-law, Lavina Glas.

Marcia was preceded in death by her parents; daughter, Christina; and siblings, Darlene, Barbara, and Richard.

Marcia was a housewife and homemaker for most of her life. She also worked in the factory at Charles Industries in Canton, MO for 27.5 years.

Marcia was an avid vegetable gardener. Her large garden boasted green beans, pickles, and corn, from which she canned about 400 helpings per year. She also made the best potato soup, blackberry and crabapple jellies, and apple pies; she typically made about 40 pies per year! Marcia loved the country hits of Elvis Presley, so it is no surprise that she loved to visit Graceland’s home of Memphis, TN, as well as Music City itself, Nashville. Romance novels by Debbie Macomber, Days of Our Lives, the Chicago Cubs, Good & Plenty candy, and her loving pug, Rico all held a special place in her heart. However, nothing held a larger place in Marcia’s heart than her family. She especially loved watching her grandchildren play sports, and you could always hear her in the stands by her loud whistle! Marcia will be remembered for her funny sayings, her yummy cooking, and the way she cared for her family.

Friends and Family are invited to Marcia’s Life Celebration at a visitation on Friday, August 5, 2022 from 5 pm to 7 pm at the O’Donnell-Cookson Life Celebration Home.

Funeral Ceremony will be at 10 a.m. Saturday, August 6, 2022, at the O’Donnell-Cookson Life Celebration Home in Quincy. Pastor Mark Madigan will officiate.

Burial will follow at Greenmount Cemetery in Quincy.

Pallbearers: Alex Hultz, Jeremy Hultz, Wade Hultz, Josh Hultz, Kyle Zanger, and Tyler Damron.

Honorary pallbearers: Leah Hultz, Jessalyn Hultz-Damron, and Katlyn Zanger.

Memorial contributions may be made to Emmanuel Nazarene Church in Quincy, IL or American Cancer Society.

Online condolences may be shared and video tribute may be viewed at www.ODonnellCookson.com.