"My heart with is all of you as Marci finds her final resting place with our Lord. I will offer up my next adoration hour for her and for your family. I have fond memories of Marci and her kindness. Know you are in my thoughts and prayers and feel your loss.God bless each of you!"
In loving memory of
Marcia McQuitty
December 31, 1969 - December 31, 1969
Marcia J. ?Marci? McQuitty, 48, of Fishers, passed away August 15, 2009. She was born on June 14, 1961 in Elwood, IN to Billy H.=2 0and Rita Biltz McQuitty. Marci was a 1979 graduate of Elwood Community High School. Following graduation, she worked for Bingham, Farrar, and Wilson as a legal secretary until1990. She then continued on as a legal secretary for Feiwell and Hannoy in Indianapolis until 2000. Her last employment was with Midwest Controls, Inc., Noblesville as office manager until December, 2008. Marci enjoyed music and attending Broadway theater productions. She was an avid movie-goer and reader as well. From 1989-2005, she was a parishioner of St. Louis de Montfort in Fishers, where she taught CCD, participated in Christ Renews His Parish (team 2) and Perpetual Adoration. Marci was also involved in a social outreach program of volunteers who fed the homeless in downtown Indianapolis. In recent years Marci was a parishioner of Our Lady of Mount Carmel. Marci was preceded in death by her mother, Rita Biltz McQuitty, maternal grandparents, Cyril (Shaddy) and Virginia Biltz and paternal grandparents, Olin McQuitty and Mildred McQuitty Hollingsworth. Survivors include her father, Billy H. McQuitty and stepmother, Karen McQuitty of Fishers, IN; siblings, Brad McQuitty of McCordsville, IN, Lisa (Mark) Collis of Fishers, IN, Bart (Cathy) McQuitty of Madison, AL, Cheryl (Earl) Cubbage of Newtown, PA and Kristin (Troy) Hicks of Pendleton, IN; nieces and nephews, of whom Marci was a loving and devoted aunt, Noelle (Andy)Collis-DeVito, Caleb, Lucas and Eli Collis, Jamin, Emily and Michael McQuitty, Joshua and Karrah McQuitty, Jordan, Hayden and Olivia Cubbage, T.J. Hicks and Hannah Mosbaugh; one great niece, Ava DeVito. Not only did Marci enjoy spending time with children and the elderly, she was a loyal and trusted sister and friend with a great sense of humor and a beautiful smile. Family and friends will gather on Monday, August 17, 2009 from 4:00-8:00 p.m. in Our Lady of Mt. Carmel Catholic Church, of which she was a member and where the Mass of Christian Burial will also be held on Tuesday, August 18, 2000 at 11:00 a.m. Please visit www.leppertmortuary.com where you may sign the guest book, share a memory or in lieu of flowers, make a memorial contribution to the American Cancer Society or to support seminarians, c/o Our Lady of Mt. Carmel Church, 14598 Oakridge Road, Carmel, IN 46032. Arrangements entrusted to Leppert Mortuary, Smith Carmel Chapel.
Tributes
""Faithful friends are a sturdy shelter: Whoever finds one has found a treasure. Faithful friendsare beyond price; no amount can balance their worth."( Sirach 6. 14-15)Good bye good and faithful friend. We will miss you and praise you often for the example of unconditional love you shared with all of us. Save us a seat at Heaven's theater-- we'll bring the popcorn. Love, Judy & Therese"
"The angels are always near to those who are grieving, to whisper to them that their loved ones are safe in the hand of God."
"I first met Marci when I interviewed her to take my place as Murray's secretary at Feiwell & Hannoy. She accepted the job offer and I trained her . She was the only one after me that would last any length of time with him...and you all know why!Marci was so much fun! I had 2 teen-aged daughters at the time, and Marci eventually house-sat for me while I was on vacation and watched my girls, Christy and Cheryl. Marci was old enough for me to entrust with this and she was "young" enough for my daughters, who really liked her.I remember that Marci loved babies, TV show ER and George Clooney, Danielle Steele books, and had started a video library of all the Disney releases for her nieces and nephews. She was an independent, homey type, and loved to burn Yankee candles....and she hated bananas. I remember when she ordered a brand new red Pontiac. When I turned 40 while at Feiwell, she had one of her sisters (Lisa I think?) make my "tombstone" birthday cake. Ironic now that I think about it.I finally, successfully left Feiwell in 1996. We talked for a while after that and met a couple of times to go to a movie. Sadly, as often happens, we drifted apart. I ran into her at a Castleton movie theater last summer, and all was well.I was shocked 10 days ago to hear about her illness. I had no idea. I then contacted 8 people who worked with Marci and me at Feiwell, and, sadly, only one other person knew about Marci's condition. Word had just not gotten out to us. All of us were shocked and saddened. I went to hospice the next day. Unfortunately, she was not lucid. I wish I had known earlier so that I could have told her while she was still conscious how great she was and how much I appreciated what she did for me and my daughters. Other old co-workers expressed they wished they had known earlier also. Maybe Marci didn't want this circulated. I don't know. But we did still love and care for her even though we may not have been in recent contact. My daughters, Christy & Cheryl, are now 34 (the same age I was when I started working at Feiwell (scary thought) & 32. Christy has 2 little girls, Madeline 6 and Lauren 4. Cheryl has 2 little boys, Jacob 2 and Joey 5 months. They were very sad to hear this news as they also remember Marci very well. When each of my girls married, I created a cookbook for them full of recipes from friends. Marci's lasagna is in both of those books and is a favorite in each of those homes.Feiwell was a difficult place to work but there were some really good people there, like Marci. I understand that when she left Feiwell, she went to an absolutely wonderful employer. Good for her.I cannot think of Marci without thinking about children. The photo here is beautiful and really captures Marci's spirit. Though it was not listed, I am making a donation to SmileTrain, a non-profit organization that helps children with cleft palates. I think Marci would have approved.May she rest in peace. Becky Ketchum12782 Whisperwood WayFishers, IN 46037317.773.3498"
"I would like to send my thoughts & prayers to Marci and her family. I was shocked to hear about this! As soon as I heard I sent a prayer to my sister & my mom asking them to be sure to greet her in heaven! I know your mom was there to welcome her home, but I thought mom & Deb could give her more "Elwood" support. "May the Lord Bless you and keep you, May the Lord make his face shine upon you, and give you Peace...Forever"."
"I met Marci when we both worked at Feiwell & Hannoy. We became good friends and did lots of things together over the 21 years knowing each other. She and I would go on trips with my sister, Kim and her husband Joe. We went to Nashville, TN, went camping when they had their camper. I loved her sense of humor. I remember one time we camped and, back then, it was a long ritual for me to take my make off at the end of the day. I would use so many cotton balls and toilet paper to take it off. One night, I was sitting outside with Kim & Joe, waiting for Marci to come out and then here she comes, laughing and yelling "
"There has been a place in heaven prepared for you since the beginning. Now, not only will I have Rita watching over me, but you as well. We met not long after coming into the world, and, yes, I hate to admit it, but I was older (all of 6 months). Our families have always been close. Now you will be directing garage performances AND Broadway plays from above! Here on earth we will continue to tell our countless Marcia stories. We couldn't have had better neighbors. What a blessing of an environment to grow up in the midst of! No guy in the neighborhood could catch her, though she was chased a LOT! She is loved dearly by many. She lived her life in such a way that no one will be lying at her funeral. And hearts will be crying for the many lost opportunities.The Levi's are better for having you in our life's path! Our love and prayers are wih all of you! Eternal rest grant unto you Marcia McQuitty, and let perpetual light shine upon you!"
"I am so very sorry for your loss. I never had the opportunity to meet Marcia but I know Karen and knew that Marcia was an important part of their families lives. I wish to extend my deepest sympathies to the McQuitty family. My prayers are for comfort, strength, peace, and hope during this difficult time and the months to come. God Bless You, Celeste"
"My thoughts and prayers go out to the McQuitty family and to all her many friends who will greatly miss Marci. I too worked with her during the ten years she was at F&H and have many fond memories of her and the stories of her family that she shared with us. I looked forward each year to the new school pictures of her nieces and nephews that she would update and display at her desk. I can still hear her laughter. Her picture posted here is how I remember her. We stayed in contact for a few years, but as time passed by, we lost touch. I will never forget the thoughtful and kind person Marci was and how blessed I am to have known her. "
"My heart is saddened. I have so many fond memories of and with Marci - cheerleading, track, etc. What a beautiful person, inside and out. I just recently learned how ill she was and Larry and I have said many prayers for Marci and your entire family. May your beautiful memories help you all through this difficult time. Marci is resting peacefully now and will be watching over each and every one of you with that beautiful smile on her face and that sparkle in her eyes. God bless ~"
"Our prayers are with you and the family"
"Dear McQuitty Family,We are very sorry to hear about Marcia passing away. We heard over the summer that she was not doing well. We kept her in our prayers. Now that she is finally at peace, you and your family are in our thoughts and prayers. She was a good friend to both of us in high school. We will treasure and remember those moments."
"Praise God that Marci is at rest, and with Our Lord. I remember her as a sweet girl in Elwood while growing up. My sincere condolences and prayers to Bart and the rest of the family.You will see her again, when we all go home for that final journey to Heaven. Sincerely,Peggy Tapek"
"My sincere condolences to all of Marci's family and friends. As class mates we loose touch following graduation and its times like this that you regret not keeping in touch. My thoughts and prayers are with you all during this time of great sadness."
"Our thoughts and prayers are with you now in this difficult time. There are no words of comfort offered at this time that can sooth our broken hearts; only the belief that Marci is at peace, walking streets of Gold with our Almighty Father, and all of those who have gone before her. Heaven is such a wonderful reward for the life we have lived. I am sure Marci is sitting at the side of Jesus, Loving, watching and protecting all of us here on earth. I am sure as she did in life, she will also do in Heaven. Marci's life is a true shining example of Purity and Love at it finest, as close to Heaven on earth as any of us will ever be. Rest in Pease Sweet Angel. May God Bless you all in this, your hour of need.With much love and our sincerest condolences,Tim and Loris KudelaBetty Foley"
"You have our sincerest sympathy."
"Know you are all in my thoughts and prayers. I am so sorry for your loss."
"We are so very sorry to hear about Marci's passing. How very sad to lose this lovely lady at such a very young age. The only positive point is the pain has passed, and she has peace. Please know that our thoughts and prayers are with the entire McQuitty family and friends. She certainly will be missed."
"I had the pleasure of working with Marci during my tenure at Midwest Controls. We worked closely together on the Lincoln Motors account which was no easy task (some who read this will know what I'm talking about). Usually under extremely trying and difficult circumstances, she always found a way to work things out and make it better; always with a laugh at the end. Although we lost touch once I left the company, I always held Marci in the highest regard as a coworker and more importantly as a friend. She had a special way with people, and she always talked lovingly of her siblings and their families. I offer my sincerest condolences to Marci's family and her many friends. My prayers are with you at this very difficult time."
"I want to say how sorry I am for your loss! Although we know she is in a better place, it doesn't make her untimely death any easier. You are all in our thoughts and prayers!"
"I am so sad to see Marci leave us at such a young age, I am at peace in knowing that she is no longer suffering and is with her Mom and our Heavenly Father, please know that I will continue to keep all of the family in my thoughts and prayers. Marci's memory will live on in us all.Sincerely, Ann, Cole and Brooklyn Schoenwald"
"To the McQuitty family,Saddened to hear of Marci's passing. I hope all the great memories of her life will be a comfort during this difficult time.Sincerely,Chip Morris"
"Our prayers are with the family at this most difficult time. All our love...Dana"
"With the time Marci was here she obviously made some great friends ,and being in the McQuitty family she was lucky to have such quality people around her whole life. May God bless you Marci."
"I enjoyed taking care of Marcia while she was on the inpatient unit at St. Vincent's Hospice. She had a great sense of humor and even when she was no longer verbal she still communicated with her eyes. Some of the faces she would make were her way of letting us know her feelings. Marcia had such a great support system with family and friends always at her bedside. It was a pleasure meeting many of you. May you all find comfort in knowing that Marcia is no longer suffering. God bless.Dianne Titus, RN (night shift)"
"A beautiful young lady will be missed by all. My condolences to Bill and all of the sweet young lady's siblings and relatives."
"I am very saddened to see this so late. I have often-ed thought of Marcie as I had the privileged of doing her hair. I met her when I opened my salon right behind Mid west Controls on Conner St. I was shocked to hear about her right after she was diagnosed, as it was only about a 1 or 2 weeks prior, that I had seen her and did her hair before her vacation. I know how much she loved her family and children as she always loved my 3 children esp Daniel. When he was born she used to come over and take him back to her office, and to this day he still remembers Miss Marci even after she moved. He still comments about Miss Marci used to work there and after they moved we would go and visit her and bring her some of her favorite cookies and she would always make sure he had a piece of candy. My daughters Kathryn & Rachael would also like to go visit her, when they were not in school and she would hang their art work in the windows.I also always think of Mari when I see Survivor as I know how much she enjoyed that show.My deepest sympathy is with you, her family, as I know how close she was to all of you and I know I have lost a friend. Sincerely Mary Lupacchino "