Marcia Jean (Klotz) {Stark} Taylor, age 58, went home to be with the Lord on Jan. 20, 2022, 2:30 p.m. at St. Rita’s Medical Center, surrounded by her family. Marcia was born on July 13, 1963, in Fremont, Ohio to Carl Klotz who preceded her in death and Marilyn (Canterbury) Klotz, who survives in Fostoria, OH. On July 27, 2018, she married Rodney Taylor who survives in Lima.
She graduated from Arcadia High School in 1981 and Terra Technical College with a degree in early childhood education. She went on to work with Head Start for 27 years where she loved all the wonderful children in her classes. Marcia had a passion for helping those in need. She was a member of Perry United Methodist Church where she was lead team secretary, enjoyed organizing events and celebrating the Lord. Marcia loved her family above all else. She was a proud mother and mawmaw. She loved spending quality time with her grandchildren and daughters. She found great joy in going on adventures with her husband Rodney and making memories along the way. Her smile would light up a room. She will be deeply missed by all of those that were fortunate enough to know her.
She is also survived by her 2 daughters: Kristina (Chris Ingle) Graham of Niles, MI and Jessica (Tracy Mason) Stark of Lima; 4 grandchildren: Lily Graham, Aliyana Coppler, Annelise Graham and Gavin Hattery; 4 sisters: Denise (Steve) Wells of Rising Sun, Cheryl (Clint) Hemminger of Arcadia, Amy (Randy) Hatcher of Findlay and Jennifer (Eric) Bishop of Findlay; a father & mother -in-law Martin & Wanda Taylor of Oakwood; in-laws: Robert (Melissa) Taylor of Paulding and Rhonda Dull of Melrose; 5 nephews and 4 nieces.
The family will receive friends Sunday, 1 to 4 p.m. and Monday, 10 to 11 a.m. at Perry United Methodist Church. The funeral will be Monday at 11 at the church with Pastors Greg Wack and Dave Burkhart officiating. Burial will be in Memorial Park Cemetery, Lima.
Memorial contributions may be given to Perry United Methodist Church 3250 East Breese Road, Lima or to WOCAP Allen East II.
