I will miss getting the first Christmas Card from aunt marci every year scent's John And I Got marry that's 41 years ago. May Dad Ben Decker loved her so much and I know he was there to meet her . please know that are prayers are with your family. Love Ruth And John

Christmas at the Alexander's home and farm...full of love and giving...two sisters came together to be with their parents, spouses, children, grandmother. One was my beautiful mother, another was her sister with ready laughter and shining eyes. Valley Falls pool. A swing set. Owls in a carpeted house. Johnny Cash and country western music. Gospel music. The smell of the Methodist church, the pews, the hymnals and fans in the pews, the creaking boards, Sunday School in the basement. Calloused summer feet in white leather church shoes and all of us in homemade dresses. Walking to the park. Even further back, dinners across from the park with Aunts Vangie and Helen - and everyone was there - and everything was prepared with precision, care, and love. Laughter, hugs. Pictures of a beautiful smiling bride. Wading in the creek. Sunburns shared, bee stings treated. Recently caught catfish hanging in the bait shop - taller than myself. Grape pop for a dime. Tornado through Topeka, tornadoes everywhere. The tidy white house. Pimento cheese. Time, place, objects, space, distance, movement, events. My youth - Marcia Leonard was there and her memory is indelibly marked in my memory. My heart-felt condolences to Harry, Sheila, and the entire family.

Uncle Harry, Sheila, I am saddened with you for your loss. Sister of my Mother. Aunt Marcia is my Auntie M. in my Kansas stories. I remember giving my pony a bath with the garden hose in your front yard - trips to the pool - sitting in the corner nook in the kitchen - picnics in the park across from Aunt Vangies house - Her rose arbor and fondness of owls - all the beautiful Valley Falls memories hand and hand with Auntie M. Aunt Marcia and Uncle Harry made the trip to my graduation and wedding. She sent me diaper coupons and a note every week. Perseverance, humility and an uncommon sweetness. Its been over 10 years since the last time I was home to Valley Falls, I cherish the last visit so long ago with Aunt Marcia - we talked forever and visited the Methodist church just to see and feel it, I am so glad I got to talk to her a couple weeks ago. Thank you. Prayers ~ Gods grace and peace.

Aunt Marcia was always kind to me. I have never forgotten the childhood memory of when she lovingly gave me my first dog when I was forbidden to have one. My entire life I knew her as always being cheery and upbeat even through many challenges. It is certain that anyone who knew her had a shining example of a positive attitude.
She was a Believer in Christ. And I look forward to seeing her again on that beautiful day.

i went to school will Marcia and spent many hours at her home. She was so sweet and i am sure she will be missed by all. Bless her famliy.

Harry and family, I am so sorry for Marcia's passing. She and I used to pass little notes to each other via my brother Joe when he dated her sister, Maralee. Those were fun times. May our Lord be with you in your bereavment and give you peace. Love to you and all of your family.