Marcella T. Atwood
September 1, 1941 - June 9, 2011
Marcella T. Atwood, 69, of Murrayville passed away Thursday June 9, 2011 at the St. John’s Hospital in Springfield. She was born Sept. 1, 1941 in Murrayville, the daughter of Russell H. and Eva Mae Turner Preston. She married Virgil Atwood Nov. 1, 1958 in Jacksonville. He survives in Murrayville. Also surviving are her children, Cyndee (Aaron) “Baby Duck” Tucker of Brighton, Christopher (Misty Ann) Preston of Lynnville, Jason Lee Atwood of Murrayville, Amanda Sue (David) Ralston of Jacksonville; eight grandchildren; three brothers, Edward Preston of Murrayville, Russell Preston of Kentucky, Wiley (Cherie) Preston of Greenfield; and several nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by a son, Timmy Ray Atwood and two half-brothers, David and Lawrence Decker. Marcella worked as an LPN in nursing homes. She enjoyed sewing, quilting, painting, and her three horses and dogs. She was of the Nazarene faith. A celebration of life ceremony will be held Wednesday at 5:00 p.m. at the Mackey Daws Funeral Home in Murrayville. The family will meet friends Wednesday from 2:00 p.m. until time of the service at the funeral home.
Marcella T. Atwood, 69, of Murrayville passed away Thursday June 9, 2011 at the St. John’s Hospital in Springfield. She was born Sept. 1, 1941 in Murrayville, the daughter of Russell H. and Eva Mae Turner Preston. She married Virgil Atwood Nov.... View Obituary & Service Information