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Marcia Rice Knowles
May 7, 2017
Marcia Rice Knowles, age 74, of Century, was called home May 6, 2017, with her family at her side. She was born in Ventura, California on April 19, 1943, to the late Marc and Mildred Rice of Hialeah, Florida. Marcia was an entrepreneur and owned a tax preparation and bookkeeping practice for many years in Robertsdale, Alabama. She was known for her devotion to her family and dedication to her husband. Marcia is preceded in death by her parents and several friends.
Those left to cherish her memory are her husband, William “Kenny” Knowles; children, James Hovark of Encino, CA, Daniel Hovark of Gulf Shores, AL, Katherine Hovark and Kim (Orvel) Schroeder; step-children, Sylvia (Randy) Straley, of Melbourne, FL, and Cindy (Quinn) Hemme, of Loxley, AL; grandchildren, Kelsey Plant and Elizabeth Hemme; and many nieces, nephews and cherished friends.
A memorial service will be held at 6 p.m. on Tuesday, May 9, 2017, at Faith Chapel Funeral Home North. The family will receive friends one hour prior to the service.
Pastor Al Bethea will officiate.
Faith Chapel Funeral Home North is in charge of arrangements.
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