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Marcella Ankum Obituary

Marcella Ankum was a Colorado Springs resident for 50 years as a housekeeper. She is survived by a brother, Elishua Wright and a sister, Mary Miller.

A visitation will be held on Monday, June 16 at 10 a.m. at First Start Baptist Church, 3231 Chelton Circle. Funeral Services will follow at 11 a.m.

Entombment will be held at Shrine of Remembrance Mausoleum, Gate of Heaven.

To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.

Published by The Gazette on Jun. 11, 2014.

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Larry D . Deacon

June 5, 2021

What a beautiful Lady

Quentin Ankum

June 28, 2014

MRS.Marcella Ankum died miss you too and I'm sorry for being No more Children Husband of Mr. AARON Ankum died in 1918_1989 years ago. THANKS YOU ALL Mr.Quentin McKenna Ankum

Leilani Beverly

June 15, 2014

I've known Marcella since I was a teenager and she lived on St Vrain St. Rest in peace my friend. God Bless her family.

Ernest Calhoun

June 13, 2014

I will never forget you and will always love from you. You will always be in my heart and prayer for your family. God bless you....

June 13, 2014

Our prayers and condolences are with the family.
Deacon Duncan & family

alma leflore

June 13, 2014

send my deepest sympathy to the family.she will be missed dearlyl .I always enjoyed her company doing her hair.she will be deeply missed

Lawanna

June 12, 2014

A beautiful lady inside and out. I was on the Usher Board with her at Trinity.

Victoria Cameron

June 12, 2014

Ms. Marcella was the sweetest smiling volunteer at Penrose Main Hospital. I will truly miss seeing her on Thursday. Blessing to her family.

Debbie Rocco

June 11, 2014

I knew Marcella from the physician I worked with. She was always so pleasant, had a beautiful smile and an infectious laugh. My prayers are with you and your family.

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