Marcia Lillge, 75, a resident of Kansas City, Missouri went home to be with Jesus on Sunday, February 5, 2023. She was born on February 24, 1947 in Wichita, Kansas to Benjamin and Ruth Fulk. She held many different titles but most notably worked in purchasing as an employee with TWA in the graphic design department. She was a faithful woman who loved the Lord, her family, her church, and her community.
Marcia loved being involved in her church. She grew up attending Linden Baptist Church in Gladstone. She later spent many years at Gashland Methodist Church and more recently, was a faithful member of Pleasant Valley Baptist Church where she loved serving as a greeter. Her favorite Bible passages were Psalm 23 and John 3:16 both providing encouragement to navigate life and focus on God’s amazing grace. She enjoyed volunteering in many capacities. She was not a person who felt obligated to help others, she genuinely wanted to serve as she loved people. She had a positive outlook on life. She was always smiling making others feel better because they knew her.
Marcia graduated from North Kansas City High School in 1965 still enjoying monthly luncheons with many of her classmates. She always loved any type of art classes as she was an outstanding artist. Her cartoon characters always fascinated her sons and grandchildren through the years. Marcia enjoyed making stained-glass pieces, cooking, baking, and shopping at the stores where she could get a bargain.
She is survived by her husband of 12 years, Larry Lillge; sons, Michael and his wife Danica, Peter and his wife Jenny, and Nicholas Pence. Grandchildren, Roman, Marshall, Emma, Benjamin, Jonathan, and Stephen; younger sister, Susan and brother-in-law, Franklyn of California; nieces Jody and husband Bill, and Julie and grandniece Faith also from California.
She is preceded in glory by her parents, Ben and Ruth, as well as her older sister, Jeanne.
Funeral Services are scheduled for Friday, February 17, 2023 at Park Hill Baptist Church. Visitation will be held 11am-12:30pm and her Celebration of Life will begin at 12:30 pm. Private graveside service to follow.
In lieu of flowers, the family requests that donations be made to her husband, Larry Lillge to assist her grandchildren with school tuition.
Marcia would want all who knew her to celebrate her life and not mourn her death for God’s word says, “He will wipe away every tear from their eyes, and there shall no longer be any mourning, or crying, or pain.” (Revelation 21:4). Condolences may be shared at meyersfuneralchapel.com Arrangements entrusted with the Meyers Northland Chapel in Parkville, MO.
She was truly a kind, caring person. I’ve known her since she was in high school. We reconnected again while volunteering at Gashland Methodist Church! She will be missed. Grateful she was in our lives.
She lived one house down from me when we were little. I missed her when she moved. She was my best friend while she lived there.
Marcia was a lovely person, and she will be missed. We were classmates at North Kansas City H.S. and in at least one of the then-four junior highs. She never seemed to be out of sorts and had a smile for everyone. Prayers of comfort and love to her family.
Marcia was a high school friend and then we reconnected when we started the NKCHS class of 65 luncheons. She was so kind and will be greatly missed. Prayers for her family.
Marcia was a shining example of positivity and a truly good person. I adored her.
I went to NKCH 1965 with Marcia. She was a faithful servant as door greeter at PVBC. Where we attended also. We attended the high school luncheon where she always had a bag of candy that she passed around after lunch. Smiling all the time. She truly enjoyed her friends and was always so sweet to me. She willed be missed..
We are part of Marcia’s California “family “ because of our relationship with Jeanne, Susan, Jody and Julie. We loved Marcia, like everyone did. The spread she would create for dinner when Jeanne was alive! The laughs we had with her! Her love of family! Marcia was a treasure!
I last saw her when she came to California to visit, and celebrate Susan’s birthday a bit early. That was in March of 2020. We had such a fun lunch together, so ordinary with lots of laughs. Who would’ve thought this virus would hit our world and I would never see her again!
We send our love, and imagine her in Heaven eating cherry mash with Jeanne and Ruth.
Don, Pam, and family
These words could not be more true! Marcia always had a smile, kind word and a piece of candy for everyone. Marcia will always be remembered by those who loved her, knew her or whoever met her. She had an instant smile and always found the good in everything. Sending prayers to the family. You were blessed and you know that. Keep spreading the memories and stories and she will be with you forever. This world was a better place because of her. Marcia… I was blessed to call you my friend. Something tells me that you will still be at my next garage sale!
I have so many memories of Marcia. She was my best friend. When her dad and I both worked for the airlines, we went on a trip to Miami together. After a day of falling asleep on the beach, under cloudy skies, she stayed up all night taking care of me from a very severe sunburn! That was Marcia. She never complained when she was helping someone. She was an angel on earth to so many. She was a sweet devoted friend and would do anything for anyone. We laughed and cried together. We swam all the time at the pool not far from her house. We both loved the water, hence our trip to Miami. She was always there when I needed her. I felt so comfortable in her home and her parents treated me like one of the family. Always cakes, candy and goodies when I would visit. Oh the candy! I remember at her mom’s (Ruth) funeral she passed out Baby Ruth candy bars. When my mom died she brought a big bag of Cherry Mash. What a blessing to know she is in the presence of our Lord. Marcia walked the walk, and talked the talk. She loved Jesus. I will truly miss my friend!
A childhood neighbor in Hamilton Heights and classmate from younger days through high school. One of the good ones. My deepest sympathies to all of her family.
I’m so very sorry to all of you…the family of Marcia. She was a MOST DEAR friend for so many years. We had so much fun ….raising our kids together…living just across the street from each other. What memories. She loved all of you more then words can say. I will miss all of our chats and lunches out. She meant the world to me and my family. Love you all.
Marcia was a good friend. Such a beautiful soul. I will always remember her kindness and generosity. She was our candy lady at TWA Museum. I will forever remember her bright smile. My condolences to Larry, her family and friends. Rest in peace my friend.
I didn’t really know Marcia in high school but we met at the TWA Museum. Reconnected and realized she was a gem! I always enjoyed seeing her. Always a smile and kind words. Condolences to Larry and her family and friends. Know she will be missed by many.
I only met Marcia briefly a couple of times. But her grace and generous spirit was evident in even those short encounters.
In getting to know her family, it is obvious she has left a beautiful legacy of love in Jesus. So sorry for your loss.
The family of Scarlett, and Seth Smith