Marcy Ann Justice, 62, of Bradenton, Florida and Curtis, Michigan, passed away Sunday evening August 23, 2020 at The Pines of Sarasota in Sarasota, Florida, after a long, courageous battle with Alzheimer’s disease.
Marcy was born July 14, 1958 in Manistique, Michigan, to Richard and Nancy (Gowan) Erickson. In 1960, Marcy and her family moved to Findlay, Ohio, where they were joined in 1962 by Marcy’s baby brother, Stuart. After spending her early years in Findlay, Marcy and her family moved to Mound, Minnesota in 1972, where she went on to graduate from Mound High in 1976. Upon graduation, Marcy matriculated to the University of Minnesota, where she was a member of the Chi Omega Sorority and, in 1980, she graduated with a Bachelor of Sciences Degree in English Literature.
Marcy had developed a keen interest in business after her graduation, and proceeded to join the “family business” at National School Studios (later Lifetouch) in 1981. While at Lifetouch, Marcy proved to be a valued asset and in 1984 was promoted to the position of Territory Manager in Minnesota, a position she would hold until her retirement. Later in 2005, Marcy joined forces with her mother and best friend Nancy and opened “Spruce It Up” - a well-loved home accents store in Curtis, Michigan.
On June 7, 1987, Marcy was married to John L. Justice in the Little Stone Church on Mackinac Island. Their union was blessed with three sons, John Charles (b.1988), Douglas Richard (b.1991) and James Stuart (b.1994). Marcy called Edina, Minnesota home, but as in her youth, Marcy’s summers were spent in Curtis, where she shared her love of family, of Curtis lake and of the north woods with her husband, sons and visiting friends and family. Marcy was a voracious reader, a skilled pianist, a dedicated volunteer and a hostess without peer. Marcy was kind to all, generous to a fault, and possessed the ability to make anyone she met feel valued and special.
In addition to her parents, Richard and Nancy Erickson, Marcy is preceded in death by her son James Stuart "Jack" Justice in 1994.
Survivors include her loving husband of 33 years, John, of Bradenton, Florida and Faribault, MN; sons John Charles Justice of New Liberty, Iowa and Douglas Richard Justice of Minneapolis, Minnesota; brother Stuart (Peg) Erickson of Edina, Minnesota, nephew and Godson Will Erickson and niece Lucy Erickson. Uncles Fred (JoAnn) Gowan of Eden Prairie, Minnesota and Curt Erickson of Stuart, Florida; as well as many loved cousins and dear friends.
Funeral services celebrating the life of Marcy Ann Justice will be held Saturday September 12, 2020 at 1:00 pm at the Erickson Center for the Arts in Curtis, Michigan with Father Tom Wray officiating. Interment will follow at the Woodlawn Cemetery in Curtis.
Memorials may be directed to MARCY’S PANTRY in Curtis, Michigan in her memory.
Condolences may be expressed at www.beaulieufuneralhome.com.
Beaulieu Funeral Home in Newberry is assisting the family.
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