Marcia Leigh Barrett
November 26, 1934 — April 22, 2025
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Marcia Leigh Barrett passed away on April 22, 2025 at Iowa Lutheran Hospital. She was born on November 26, 1934 in Kansas City, Missouri.
Marcia graduated with a bachelor’s degree in education from Northwest Missouri State. While there, she met John Barrett. The two became best friends and on June 30, 1957, the couple was married. Marcia was an elementary school teacher in the Des Moines school system for 39 years. Finishing her career at Park Avenue Elementary School on the south side of Des Moines. After retirement, she and John enjoyed traveling. Marcia loved spending time with her family, especially her grandchildren. She was a member of the Ft. Des Moines United Methodist Church and the Order of the Eastern Star, Lodge #657.
Marcia is survived by her sons, Jeffrey (Deanna) Barrett and John (Luisa) Barrett; grandchildren, Alexandria Lunn, Jefferson Barrett, Matthew Barrett, Isabella Barrett, Alexander Barrett, Anthony Barrett, and Catherine Barrett; and a host of extended family and dear friends.
Marcia was preceded in death by her husband of 52 years, John Barrett and her parents, Walter and Opal Woodcock .
The family will greet friends Tuesday, April 29, 2025 from 7:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. with the Order of the Eastern Star presentation at 8:00 p.m. at Hamilton’s Southtown Funeral Home, 5400 SW 9th Street in Des Moines, Iowa. Marcia will be laid to rest on Wednesday, April 30th at 12:00 p.m. at Center Grove Cemetery in Tarkio, Missouri.
Memorial contributions may be directed to the family in loving memory of Marcia.
Condolences may be expressed to the family at www.HamiltonsFuneralHome.com
Colleen Staggs
04/28/2025
We knew Marsha and John when we were all students at Northwest MO State. In the mid 50s, there was a song--don't remember just how it went---when the names "John" and "Marsha" were whispered. Since they were already an "item", their friends thought that was funny. It's nice to know that they had over 50 years together. John was Bob's fraternity president. Our condolences to your family.
Bob and Colleen Staggs
Former Student
04/27/2025
I remember Mrs. Barrett fondly. She was my kindergarten teacher many years ago at Park Avenue Elementary. I remember her warm smile and learning to read around her little table. I became an elementary teacher myself and have no doubt, Mrs. Barrett played an important role in beginning my love for education and passion for teaching. May your memories of her provide you comfort during this time.
Former Park Avenue Student.