Marcia Gammage

Oct. 22, 1937 - Jul. 27, 2016

Marcia Gammage, 78, residing in South Bend, passed away peacefully at 5:15 am Wednesday, July 27, 2016, in the Sanctuary at Holy Cross, South Bend. She was born October 22, 1937, in South Bend to the late Leonard and Thelma (Hawkins) Paskell, and remained a lifelong area resident.

Marcia retired as an administrative secretary at Jefferson Elementary School. She previously worked at Robertson's Department Store. Marcia was a lifetime member of Macedonia Missionary Baptist Church, where she served as matron, senior choir member, Sunday School teacher, vacation bible school leader and church pianist. She also enjoyed the bible study fellowship. Marcia's hobbies included going to the library, taking care of others' children as well as gardening and yard work at her home.

On November 21, 1959, in South Bend, Marcia married Robert G. Gammage, Jr., who preceded her in death on May 5, 2013. She was also preceded by her sister, Rochelle Puller; and brother, Leonard Paskell, Jr. Marcia is survived by her son, Magistrate Judge, Andre B. (Andrea) Gammage of South Bend; daughters, Traci J. Gammage of South Bend and Cheryl K. (Paxton) Reed of Huntersville, NC; six grandchildren, Austin, Valencia, Tre, DeLorean, Payton and Paysia; and a special sister-in-love, Doris Prince of South Bend; as well as a host of nieces and nephews and great-nieces and great-nephews.

Funeral services for Marcia will be held at 11:00 am Tuesday, August 2, 2016, at the Macedonia Missionary Baptist Church, 1862 N. Olive Street, South Bend. Rev. Ray E. Owens will officiate.

Graveside services and burial will follow in Riverview Cemetery.

Friends may visit with the family from 1:00 - 8:00 pm Monday, August 1, 2016, and in the church and.10:00 - 11:00 am Tuesday, also in the church, prior to services.

Palmer Funeral Home - West Chapel is assisting the family with arrangements.

Memorial contributions may be donated to Macedonia Missionary Baptist Church.

04/07/2021 DEC