Marcella Root

Marcella Ruby Root, 89, Passed from this life on October 29th, Relocated from Chicago to Tucson, AZ, in 1994. Marcie retired after many years as a dutiful employee of the Chicago Lock Co. She was a devoted daughter, sister, and aunt, and friend to many. Her greatest joy was reading, and the music of Nelson Eddy and Jeanette MacDonald. She's preceded in parting this world by her mother, Mabel & father, Allie Root, as well as her six siblings, Kitty (Nee Dunne) of Benton Harbor, MI; George (Maxine); Paul; Mary (Alvin) Siddall of Los Angeles, CA; Dolores "Sissy" and Charles, both of Tucson, AZ. Loving aunt to Debbie and Linda, both of Arizona; as well as the late Sandy, Jorjean, and her late nephew, Kenny Paul. Great aunt to Diana; Michael; Joni; Patti; and Dan; Regina; Gino; and Barry. Great-Great aunt to many. Aunt Marcie requested no memorial, however, her favorite charity was The Wounded Warriors, or any charity that serves the great men & women of our armed services. All donations on her behalf would be a blessing to them. Her final resting place will be in Arizona.