Marian C. Lacy

1923 - 2015

Lacy, Marian C. Marian C. Lacy of Longwood, Florida at the age of 91 went to the Lord's house on April 25, 2015. She was born in Cleveland, Ohio to the late Lee and Florence. Following the deaths of her parents, she, her brother Richard, and her sister Ellen were raised by Marian's Aunt Ruth who resided in Shaker Heights, Ohio. Her aunt would take the young adults to the south shore of Massachusetts each summer where she met her future husband William R. Lacy. Marian attended Laurel School in Shaker Heights, Ohio for her early education. She graduated from Pine Manor Junior College in Wellesley, MA. Marian and Bill moved to Orlando to live in College Park in 1952. Marian believed in giving back to the community. During the war, she worked in the USO as a volunteer. She was a member of the Officers Wives Club, Jaycees Wives Club and a member of the Junior League of Greater Orlando, where she showed her ability of acting in the children's plays which went around to the elementary schools in the late 50's and 60's. She was also the treasurer of the Bargain Box. She was a Girl Scout Cookie chairman for several years. Marian was a Pink Lady at ORMC for many years. With her beautiful blue eyes, she lit up any room as she entered. She could talk to anyone, and soon became a friend. She travelled extensively the entire world from New Zealand sheep farms to a cruise watching the northern lights. Marian was a sports lover, probably one of the few women who would read Sports Illustrated cover to cover. She was a member of the First Baptist Church of Cleveland. She is preceded by death by her parents Lee and Florence, her husband William, and her brother Richard. She is survived by sister Ellen Goble (Lewis), four daughters: Susan Leslie (Claude); Linda Avery (Jerry) Martha Lacy (late Stan Wissen) and Janet Edwards (Mike) and five grandchildren: Travis Leslie, Jennifer Wilbanks (Kevin) Alison Edwards; Kate Edwards and William Edwards and many nieces and nephews. There will be a private grave side service at a later date. In lieu of flowers, the family requests that donations be made in memory of Marian Lacy to The Lifespace Foundation, Brede-Wilkins Scholarship Fund, 500 Village Place, Longwood, Fl 32779.