Marcella Ann Waite, 82, of Coshocton, passed away on Sunday, Nov. 7, 2021. She was born on March 28, 1939, in Zanesville, Ohio to the late Russell and Mary Jane (Thombaugh) Roberts.
Marcella enjoyed being a homemaker and taking care of her family. She also worked at Dawson Funeral Home for many years. In May of 1958, she married Roger Waite who survives.
She enjoyed crocheting, traveling to Amish Country, shopping at flea markets, and sitting on her porch watching her hummingbirds. She was proud to say that she saw Elvis Presley in concert many years ago. Marcella also loved her dogs and cats but most importantly, spending time with her children and grandchildren.
She is survived by her husband of 63 years, Roger Waite; five children, Sheryl (Berry) Arnold of Fresno, Barbara Waite of Coshocton, Steve (Nena) Waite of California, Brian (Tammie) Waite of Coshocton and Sandra (Dan) Linnsen of Wisconsin; 10 grandchildren, Chris, John, Josh, Chad, Jennifer, Natalie, Justin, Kelsey Jo, Nick and Nate; several great-grandchildren; and five brothers, Mike, Glenn, Danny, Dean, and Sonny Roberts.
She was preceded in death by two brothers, Dale Roberts and Carlos Roberts.
Per Marcella’s wishes, a cremation will take place at a later date. Given-Dawson-Paisley Funeral Home is serving the family.
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