Marcia Lee Whetzel Warner, 78, beloved wife, mother, grammie, daughter, sister, and aunt, passed away on June 2, 2025, at the Pendleton Manor in Franklin.
She was born on April 15, 1947, in Harrisonburg, Virginia, to the late Delsie and Olin Whetzel.
Mrs. Warner grew up in Singers Glen, Virginia. In 1966, she graduated from Broadway High School. Her warm presence and caring nature left an undeniable mark on all who knew and loved her. Her fierce desire to protect and care for her family made her an exceptional mom and grammie, roles she embraced wholeheartedly.
She grew up in the Mennonite church and later attended the Smith Creek Church of the Brethren. She was faithful and instilled the love of the Lord into her children and grandchildren.
She worked at Hanover Shoe and later on, the Pendleton Nursing Home as a certified nursing assistant. However, she would tell anyone that the best job she ever had was caring for her grandchildren. She was an avid gardener during the years and especially loved growing and caring for her beautiful flowers. She was a seamstress, quilter, and crocheted many afghans for family and friends. She also had served as a Pendleton County emergency medical technician.
Her passing leaves a void in the hearts of those who love her, but her spirit will continue to inspire and guide everyone. Her laughter and her ability to make everyone feel cherished will be sorely missed but never forgotten.
In 1968, she met the love of her life, Harry Allen Warner. They were married on April 4, 1969, and made their home together on Smith Creek near Franklin. Her husband passed away on Nov. 8, 2023. They were married for 54 years.
Surviving are four children, LeeAnn Shreve (Richard) of Franklin, Allen Warner of Beaver, Alisa Warner of Petersburg, and Anthony Warner (Laura) of Monterey, Virginia; four grandchildren, Curtis Shreve, Adrianne Zajicek (Cody), and Autumn and Levi Warner, and two great-grandchildren, Lucy and Owen Zajicek; sisters, Peggy Nicholsen, Betty Lawson and Donna Miller; sisters-in-law, Stella Whetzel and Rachel Ruddle (William); brother-in-law, William Warner; and a number of nieces and nephews.
She was also preceded in death by a sister, Judy Coffman (and husband, Dewayne); brother, Gary Whetzel; brothers-in-law, Bob Nicholsen, Tommy Lawson, Harold Miller and Wilson Warner (and wife, Rebecca); and sisters-in-law, Doris Bennett (and husband, Milford), Shelda Warner, and Lisa Warner.
In honoring her wishes, her body has been cremated with no public services.
Memorials may be made to any Pendleton County Rescue Squad.
Memories and words of comfort may be left at www.basagic.com.
