Stamford Advocate (Sunday)

Marsha Jerritts

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Marsha Carol Jerritts of Darien, Connecticu­t, passed away on April 5, 2023, at the age of 72. She was born on October 16, 1950, in Johnson City, New York. She was the first born of 3 children by parents Audrey Virginia and Stephen G. Jerritts. At the age of 10, Marsha traveled by ship with her family to live 3 years in Montevideo, Uruguay. Upon returning to the States, they resided in Stamford, Connecticu­t. Marsha also traveled to Europe, visiting France, Spain, Greece and Austria. Later, she graduated from Flagler College with a BA in Elementary education. She graduated from college and worked her entire life. Handicappe­d, legally blind, and bound by a wheelchair, Marsha endured more life struggles than anyone I know. Her inner strength to cope with struggles was a testimony to her faith and belief in God. She was a beacon of strength for others. In

Marsha’s greatest trials, our mother, Audrey, asked her: How do you live with your situation? Marsha replied, “When I think I cannot bear it any longer, I Pray to Jesus and find peace.” Marsha is survived by her brother, Bob S. Jerritts and sister, Linda J. Douglas. Marsha’s greatest treasure was her relationsh­ip with Jesus, family and friends. As requested, Marsha was buried next to her maternal grandparen­ts, Alice and Paul Smith, at St. Paul’s Lutheran Church in Red Hook, N.Y. (near the Hudson River). In Marsha’s memory, donations may be made to First United Methodist Church, 42 Cross Rd., Stamford, CT 06905. To sign Marsha’s online guest register book, please visit www.LawrenceFu­neralHome.com .

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