She was born Jan. 10, 1946 in Milwaukee, WI to Russell and Margaret (Klug) Smith. She married Michael Gaffney on July 15, 1967 in Milwaukee. He survives along with three sons: Brian Gaffney of Peoria, John Gaffney of Anderson, SC, David Gaffney of Pendleton, SC, and five grandchildren: Mercedez, Edgar, Olivia, Brianna, and Reagan.
She was preceded in death by her parents and one sister, Sherry Smith.
Marcia first worked at Trinity Memorial Hospital in Cudahy, WI, then at OSF St. Francis Medical Center as a Transcriptionist. She later owned and operated M.J.G. Transcription Services, and last worked for Medware Transcription Services until her retirement.
She was a member of St. Anthony’s Catholic Church in Bartonville, Gems of the Prairie, Old Crows Quilting Club, Cabin Quilters Quilt Guild, Grace Presbyterian Quilt Club and the Prairie Points Quilt Club.
Visitation will be Tuesday, Aug. 21, 2018 from 5 to 7 p.m. at the Davison-Fulton Bartonville Chapel. A funeral mass will be Wednesday, Aug. 22, 2018 at 11 a.m. at St. Anthony’s Catholic Church. Additional visitation will be from 10 a.m. to 10:45 a.m. Wednesday at the church.
Cremation rites will be accorded following the services.
Memorials may be made to the COPD Foundation, American Lung Association, American Red Cross, or St. Anthony’s Catholic Church.
You may view Marcia’s obituary online at www.davison-fultonbartonvillechapel.com
