Marcia Ann Alford, 76, Beech Grove

Marcia Ann Alford, 76, of Beech Grove passed away Tuesday, May 25, 2021 at her home. She was born in Indianapolis on October 25, 1944 the daughter of Herschel and Margaret Bowerly Reese. Survivors include one daughter Jo Ann Brown of Beech Grove; two sons Robert L. (Krista) Alford and Richard J. (Lindsey) Alford both of Pendleton; 6 grandchildren and 2 great-grandchildren; one sister Cynthia Day of Monticello. She was preceded in death by her parents and her brother Robert. Mrs. Alford worked at Edward’s Drive-In in Indianapolis for over 30 years where she waited on cars with roller skates on. A young man named Jim Alford visited the drive-in and was very persistent on having a date with her. The two were married on Marcia’s 20th birthday on October 25, 1964 and Jim preceded her in death on May 21, 1998. In her spare time Marcia enjoyed visiting the casinos as well as shopping for antiques. Graveside services for Marcia will be held on Tuesday, June 1st at 11am at the Holton Cemetery. Memorials may be given to the Holton Cemetery in care of the Stratton-Karsteter Funeral Home in Versailles.