She was born on November 13, 1919, in Loami, IL, the daughter of the late Eldon and Maude (Fisher) Fitzhugh.
Marcella retired from the Defense Intelligence Agency with the Federal Government. She was a member of Epsilon Sigma Alpha Sorority. She enjoyed reading and doing crossword puzzles.
She is survived by 3 nieces, Cheryl (Ron) Allen, Sandra (Bill Hoban) Harvill, and Barbara (Howie Smith) Fitzhugh; and 2 nephews, Gary (Linda) Fitzhugh and Jim (Judy) Fitzhugh.
Besides her parents, she was preceded in death by 2 sisters, Alberta Highland and Dorothy Fitzhugh; and 2 brothers, Roger (Alice) Fitzhugh, and John (Lucille) Fitzhugh.
Services are under the direction of Bisch Funeral Home West, Springfield. A private graveside service will be held at Sulphur Springs Cemetery in Loami, IL.
Memorials may be made to St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital, Memphis, TN.
Please visit the online obituary at www.bischfuneralhomewest.com where tributes and condolences may be left for the family.
