Marcella ( Marcie)  Ruth ( Goldsmith ) Ford, 44, entered the loving arms of Jesus on Friday, August 9, 2019 in Hutchinson, Kansas. Marcella Ruth Goldsmith was born in Girard, Kansas on August 13, 1974. She lived in Pittsburg, then Liberal, until moving to Hutchinson in 1977.

Marcie graduated from Hutchinson High School and Hutchinson Community College. She married Larry Ford on September 28, 1996. They parted amicably and continued to co-parent their children together. She worked several accounting job until she found her calling at Mennonite Friendship communities where she served for 15 years as Payroll Manager. She truly enjoyed her job and the residents there.

Her greatest joy was her family, especially her children, grandson and dog-children. She was an avid reader and animal lover. Marcie was a very loving, giving person who brightened the lives of many and welcomed all.

She is survived by a daughter, Ashley; two sons, Malik (Zariah) and ( honorary ) Saveion; grandson, Tay'Sean; step-children, Leah, Andre, Kevon and Mehki and was a second mom to many others. She is also survived by her ex-husband Larry (Sarah) Ford; mother, Debbie (Roy) Little; father, Greg (Phyllis) Goldsmith; sister, Angela Goldsmith as well as numerous extended family.