Marcene Mae Ferrel

Marcene Mae Ferrel, age 71, passed away peacefully in Phoenix, Arizona on January 26, 2017 surrounded by her family.

She was laid to rest in the Evergreen Cemetery in Fairfield, Iowa with family graveside services.

Cards and condolences can be sent to: Tina Solomon in Phoenix, Arizona, or Vic Ferrel in Fairfield, Iowa.

Marcene was born on November 9, 1945, in Fairfield to Ivyl Ferrel and Wilda Huffman. She graduated from Fairfield High School with the class of 1964. Marcene lived most of her life in Fairfield. In 2013, she moved to Phoenix, Arizona to live with her daughter, son-in-law, and granddaughter.

Marcene enjoyed fishing, mushroom hunting, eating out, shopping, and spending time with her family, which often included playing board games, working on puzzles, and coloring with her granddaughter. She also enjoyed traveling, which most recently included trips to Disneyland, SeaWorld, the Grand Canyon, and the ocean.

Marcene is survived by her daughter: Tina (Bill) Solomon of Phoenix, Arizona, and her beloved granddaughter, Addison Solomon; one brother Vic (Karla) Ferrel of Fairfield, Iowa and 9 nieces and nephews.

She was preceded in death by her parents, Ivyl and Wilda Ferrel, two brothers, Paul Ferrel and Phil (RoseAnn) Ferrel, and her beloved son, Mark Campbell.