Marcia Jean Marlowe

Marcia Jean Marlowe obituary, Asheville, NC

Marcia Jean Marlowe

Marcia Marlowe Obituary

Obituary published on Legacy.com by Groce Funeral Home & Cremation Services - West Asheville on Nov. 7, 2025.

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Marcia Jean Tarbert Marlowe, 95, passed away peacefully in her sleep to her home in Heaven on Saturday, October 25, 2025. She was born to the late Richard Tarbert, Sr. and Leora Moss Tarbert, and is also preceded in death by her husband of 59 years, Roy D. Marlowe, Sr.
Marcia was raised in Miami Florida and attended Stetson University. She was employed at the Biltmore Country Market for several years and later retired from the United States Postal Service in 1995. Marcia was an active member of Nesbitt's Chapel Church and enjoyed serving with her fellow members. She was a loving mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother who enjoyed spending time with her family. Marcia also enjoyed hobbies like sewing, cooking, and gardening.
She is survived by her children, Roy D. Marlowe, Jr. and Donna Marlowe; granddaughter, Casey Marlowe (Eric Carson); great-grandchildren Zeke Marlowe and Bailey Carson; brother, Richard Tarbert, Jr. and many other nieces, nephews, and friends.
In lieu of flowers, please consider donating to Hearts for Heaven, P.O. Box 144, Grove City, OH 43123
or Samaritan's Purse, P.O. Box 3000, Boone, NC 28607.
The family will be having a private burial at Nesbitt's Chapel at a later date.
Groce Funeral Home on Patton Ave. is assisting the family.

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Groce Funeral Home & Cremation Services - West Asheville

1401 Patton Avenue, Asheville, NC 28806

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