Carol Anne Marty

MARTY Carol Anne (Bode) Marty, 84, of Reynoldsburg, Ohio, began her new life on Thursday, April 26, 2012. She was born in Jamaica, Long Island, in New York City, on December 17, 1927, the youngest child of Rev. Dietrich and Clara Bode. In her childhood she also lived in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, and New Knoxville, Ohio, where she graduated from high school. Following her graduation from Heidelberg College in Tiffin, Ohio, she married John L. Marty on July 15, 1950, and after living briefly in Cleveland, Ohio, they moved to Columbus, then to Reynoldsburg. He preceded her in death on April 17, 2008. A professional singer, pianist and voice instructor, Carol received her Master's Degree from the Ohio State University and then taught for many years at Otterbein College and Capital University, while also maintaining her own private voice studio. She also directed numerous area choirs, including the AAUW chorus, Saturday Music Club, and the Women's Music Club choirs, as well the choirs at Eastminster Presbyterian Church, Hoge Memorial Presbyterian Church, and Reynoldsburg United Methodist Church where she was a member. Always interested in her community, she volunteered many hours in many different capacities, including at the Life Center at Reynoldsburg UMC where she led music every Wednesday morning for 28 years. She is survived by a brother, Arden Bode of Whittier, California; three children, Kathleen (Tim) of Washougal, Washington, David (Mary) of Rockville, Indiana, and Daniel (Vicki) of Valley City, Ohio; four grandchildren and 7 AFS exchange students whom she considered her grandchildren; two great-grandchildren; and numerous other relatives. She was also preceded in death by her parents, one brother, and three sisters. Visitation will be from 9-11 a.m. on Saturday, April 28, at Reynoldsburg United Methodist Church, 1636 Graham Road in Reynoldsburg, Ohio, with a memorial service to follow at 11 a.m. There will be a private graveside service for the family. In lieu of flowers, the family invites friends and loved ones to make a contribution to the Life Center at Reynoldsburg United Methodist Church. Messages may be sent to her family by visiting www.cotnerfuneralhome.com