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Marsha DeLay
MARSHA LOU DELAY
Williamsburg
Marsha Lou DeLay, 68, entered the presence of her Savior on Monday, Oct. 3, 2016, at home in her travel trailer in Williamsburg after a long battle with cancer.
Marsha is survived by her husband, Donald Arthur DeLay of Williamsburg; three children, John (Marti) DeLay of Chicago, Laura (Matt) Santiamagro of Huxley and Phil (Amy) DeLay of Cedar Rapids; four grandchildren, Ashley O'Hara, Micah Santiamagro, Caleb DeLay and Lydia DeLay; a great-grandchild, Hayden Dorris; three siblings, John (Becky) Keppy of Maysville, Doris (Keith) Martin of Eldridge and Patti Pierce of Davenport; as well as many nieces, nephews and dear friends.
Marsha was preceded in death by her parents, Albert and Velma Keppy; brother, James Keppy; sister, Denise Keppy; daughter, Eunice DeLay; and twin granddaughters, McKenzie Kate and Hannah Joy Santiamagro.
Celebration of Life services will be held at 10:30 a.m. Saturday, Oct. 8, at Harvest Baptist Church, Williamsburg. Visitation will be from 4 to 7 p.m. Friday at the church. Burial will be held at 1 p.m. Monday, Oct. 10, at Memorial Park Cemetery in Davenport.
In lieu of flowers, a general memorial fund has been established. Messages and tributes may be left at www.powellfuneralhomes.com.
The family wishes to thank the large number of friends and family who prayed for us, provided meals, provided care and who loved us through this time.
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