Marcia Carle-Sleeper

Marcia Lynn (Lane) Carle-Sleeper, Age 56, Of Battle Creek, Passed away on Sunday, September 8, 2013. Marcia was born on September 11, 1956, to Ralph and Zeretta (Davis) Lane in Battle Creek. At age 12 she accepted Christ as her Savior, was baptized and became a member of Lakeview Baptist Church where she was still a member. She served the church in several ways on boards and committees, as secretary and on the board of trustees. She graduated from Lakeview High School in 1974. She worked numerous jobs including, Super Discount, Holiday Inn, Lakeview General Osteopathic Hospital, Psychological Consultants of Michigan, In Home Day Care Respite and was a wedding coordinator for over 25 years. Marcia volunteered as a dispatcher for Emmett Rescue Squad, coached soccer for the Optimist soccer program, Battle Creek Blitz. She and Carl have been active in the Lakeview High School Band and Orchestra boosters, and co-chaired the concession sales and many fund raisers. She met Carl Sleeper in 1976 and they married in 1992. She is survived by her loving husband of 21 years Carl Sleeper; children, Jeremie(Shelly) Carle, Aaron Carle, Deric Carle, Rielly Sleeper, Autum Sleeper and Marlaine Sleeper and Aaron Murphy. She was preceded in death by her father, a brother, Jerry Lane and a brother-in-law, Keith Wagner. In accordance with her wishes cremation has taken place. Visitation will be held Wednesday from 5 to 8:00 p.m., at the Richard A. Henry Funeral Home. A memorial service will be held at 11:00 a.m., Thursday at the Lakeview Baptist Church with The Rev. Adam Metzger officiating. Memorials may be made to Rielly Sleeper for an Educational Fund. www.henryfuneral home.org

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