Marcia McCuistion Zerbst

Marcia McCuistion Zerbst Of Fort Lauderdale, FL. Passed away on February 5, 2014 a few weeks before her 98th birthday. She is the beloved mother of Doug (Joan) McCuistion; devoted grandmother of Kenneth McCuistion and Meghan McCuistion. She is the loving wife of the late Kenneth W. McCuistion and later the late Charles A. Zerbst; Daughter of the late Louis and Olga Smith of Corder, MO. She outlived her brother and sister, but is also survived by devoted nieces, Dianna Wheeler and Laurie Orr and their families, as well as Nancy Carter and family, niece-by-marriage.Born and raised in a small farm town in Missouri (Corder), she led an idyllic American childhood. On the adventurous side, she moved to Kansas City where she married Ken before WWII. They moved to Ft. Lauderdale in the late 1950's and made it their home. Ken passed away in 1976 and she married Chuck, a widower, in 1981. They continued their journey through life for another 32 years until Chuck's passing in April 2013. Then she moved to Maryland to be closer to her son, daughter-in-law and grandchildren. She passed away peacefully in her sleep in the early morning hours of February 5th, 2014.She lived a long and fulfilling life. She loved spending time with friends and neighbors, but family always was the center of her life. She always had a kind word, helping hand and smile for all she met. She has seen a lot and done a lot in her life, and was always the consummate lady. To send flowers or a memorial gift to the family of Marcia McCuistion Zerbst please visit our Sympathy Store.