Marcia Ruth Edmonds
February 01, 1951 - June 27, 2019
Obituary
MADISON – Marcia Edmonds, age 68, of Madison, passed away peacefully at home on Thursday, June 27, 2019. She was born on Feb. 1, 1951, in Madison, the daughter of Earl and Ruth (Haralson) Sorenson. Marcia graduated from La Follette High School in 1969. She retired from AT&T in 2008 with over 30 years of service.
Marcia loved bingo, PlayStation and being the life of the party. She also enjoyed going to garage sales, farmer's markets and having cookouts. Marcia loved all animals and donated to many causes. She was a center of strength and knowledge to her family. Marcia was a loving mother, grandmother and great-grandmother; who was always present and active in all of the children's lives. She enjoyed attending their sports and school activities; and spoiling them all at Christmastime. Over the years she became known as "Big Mama", as she took in and loved on all of her children's friends, their children and the neighborhood kids as well. She loved being surrounded by love and laughter. Marcia was the glue that held her family and extended family together. She will forever be remembered for her infectious, snorting laugh and quirky sense of humor.
Marcia is survived by her six children; five sons, Nelson (Amy) Edmonds, William Edmonds (Michelle Pastorello), Jermaine Edmonds, Robert Edmonds and John (Nicole) Vance; daughter, Natalie Charisse Vance; six granddaughters, Vanessa Edmonds, Alanna McBain, Jayde Edmonds, Ali Edmonds, Mattie Edmonds and Brianna Vance; three grandsons, Jermaine Edmonds Jr., Jalen Pickett-Vance and Elijah Vance; great-granddaughter, Aubri Bridges; sisters, Colleen (Ted) Pucillo, Carol Shifflet and Judy (Hans) Simonson; and brother, Thomas Sorenson. She was preceded in death by her parents; brother-in-law, Dennis Shifflet; sister-in-law Susan Sorenson; and her very best friend of nearly 50 years, Mary Troia.
A memorial service will be held at GUNDERSON EAST FUNERAL AND CREMATION CARE, 5203 Monona Dr., Madison, at 6 p.m. on Friday, July 5, 2019. Visitation will be held at the funeral home from 4 p.m. until the time of the service on Friday. Dinner will immediately follow the service. Online condolences may be made at www.gundersonfh.com.
Gunderson East
Funeral & Cremation Care
5203 Monona Drive
(608) 221-5420
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Visitation
Fri Jul 5, 2019 @ 4:00 PM - 6:00 PM CDT
Gunderson Funeral and Cremation Care - Madison • 5203 Monona Drive, Madison, WI 53716
Memorial Service
Fri Jul 5, 2019 @ 6:00 PM CDT
Gunderson Funeral and Cremation Care - Madison • 5203 Monona Drive, Madison, WI 53716
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Colleen Pucillo
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I’m going to miss you little sister. You were a big part of my life. I hated watching you suffer and wish you would of gotten better, this I didn’t expect at all. The day you passed, we saw two butterflies that landed on your bushes. Probably was you and Mary just stopping by to let us know you were ok. Rest In Peace until we meet again. P. S. Say hi to Mary, mom and dad for me
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Carol Shifflet
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The one wish my sister had was to have all her kids and grandkids together one more time before she left this world, then she would sigh put her head down and cry.. I know she will be looking down from heaven as we all gather to honor her life with happy tears in her eyes.
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LaFollette High School Class of 1969
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To the Family of Marcia Edmonds:
We were Marcia’s classmates - LaFollette High School Class of 1969. We remember Marcia as a bright, talented and hilariously funny girl full of hope for her future and our world. We honored Marcia with a post on our Class Facebook page and will add her photo to our Memorial poster at our 50th Class Reunion this summer. Our sincere condolences for your loss.
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Leticia Edmonds
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I would like to express my condolences to my brother's Wil and Nelson. I love You both and will continue to keep you all in prayer.
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Bridget Edmonds
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I would like to express my condolences to my nephew's Wil and Nelson. I know Marcia will always be looking over both of you. She was one in a million , always smiling . I will always forever remember her in my heart. I will continue prayers for the family. You will greatly be missed. Much Love for my Nephew's.
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Michael Javorsky
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Last week my son attended a summer bicycle training camp for kids here in Seattle and of course fell. He was too cool to wear the elbow and knee pads I bought him. He got a bad scrape on his elbow and knee. He asked if I had ever got scrapes from falling and I told him yes. As I cleaned his wounds, I told him how when I was in my teens, I had fallen on Rutledge St., in Madison. I believe William and I had just left Vince Roe’s house. At the time, the Edmonds lived at 1534 Morrison St. I had a huge long abrasion on my forearm and knee, with blacktop embedded into the skin. I told my son how Marcia saw that I was in shock and injured. She stopped what she was doing and had me sit in the kitchen. She told me it was going to hurt, which it did, and she tended to the wounds, scraping the blacktop out of the wounds, and pouring hydrogen peroxide over them. I almost passed out in pain, but it had to be done. I healed and today I have no scars because of Marcia. To this day, I’m grateful for what she did, and I was able to pass this story on to my son. Today, I learned of Marcia’s passing and as I ordered flowers online for the memorial my son asked what I was doing. I explained how Marcia had passed away. He became very somber and said he wanted to help me pick out flowers for “Marcia” who took care of his dad. So, thank you Marcia. Michael Javorsky and son Henzley.