Marcia Jo Ann Pearce was born on Nov. 23, 1935 in Kansas City Mo, the oldest child of Marc and Alice Lampton. She earned a degree in business administration and then a master degree in educational administration. She worked as a teacher for many years while her children were younger but went on to serve in administration for legal and commercial entities. She is survived by her husband of over 60 years, Norman Pearce; her children, Pam Murphy, Sue Herriman, Deanna Boskovich and Marc Pearce; and her brothers Larry, Norman and Glenn. She had 11 grandchildren and 3 great grandchildren. A funeral Mass will be held at Blessed Sacrament Church in Harrisonburg, VA, on Friday, July 24th, 2020 at 10 a.m.. Arrangements are being coordinated by Compassionate Cremation Services, www.compassionatecremationva.com