Marsha was born Oct 10, 1946 in Hillsboro, IL to William H. Purcell Jr. and Frances (Tucker) Purcell
She graduated in 1969 from SIU Carbondale with a degree in Spanish
She moved to Los Angles in 1970.
Marsha was an Account Executive for a Spanish Radio Station in Los Angles Ca.
Marsha and Life Partner Richard moved to Sun City AZ in 2017.
Marsha loved bird watching and painting. She volunteered at LA’s Children Hospital to help unwell children through art.
Marsha is survived by Life Partner Richard Ackerberg, , daughter Kira Ackerberg of Sun City AZ, Brother Bill (Mary) Purcell of Surprise AZ, Nephews Michael Derry of Witt IL, William (Jenna) Purcell of Edwardsville IL, Joseph (Joey) Purcell of Indianapolis IN.
She was preceded in death by her parents and Sister Sharon Lee Derry