Marsha Lou DeLay

Williamsburg- Marsha Lou DeLay, aged 68, entered the presence of her Savior on October 3, 2016 at home in her travel trailer in Williamsburg, IA, after a long battle with cancer. Marsha was born September 10, 1948 in Davenport, Iowa, the daughter of Albert James & Velma (Kuehl) Keppy.
Marsha thoroughly enjoyed growing up a farmer's daughter in Eldridge, IA, being involved with 4-H and earning awards for her livestock. Marsha graduated from North Scott High School in Eldridge, IA.
On July 10, 1971, Marsha was united in marriage to the love of her life Donald Arthur DeLay. They enjoyed life together in California, Virginia, Missouri and Iowa and blessed many through their life together. Marsha worked at Intertrade in Cedar Rapids, Iowa for a number of years and retired in 2011. After retirement she was happy to follow her dreams by selling their home and moving into a travel trailer to spend her retirement years camping with Don.
Marsha treasured her role as a mom and wife. In addition to raising their three children she also homeschooled them for a number of years. She was known by her kids' friends as "Mama DeLay" and cheerfully welcomed those friends into their home as if they were her own. Marsha also helped Don orchestrate many memorable family camping vacations. Marsha was a member of Harvest Baptist Church and served faithfully there. Marsha lived her life in a way that brought honor and glory to her Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ. She was involved in children's and women's ministry and God worked through her to bless many through those ministries. As she entered heaven we know she looked into her Savior's eyes and heard, "Well done, my good and faithful servant."
Marsha is survived by her husband Donald Arthur DeLay of Williamsburg, IA; three children John (Marti) DeLay of Chicago, IL, Laura (Matt) Santiamagro of Huxley, IA and Phil (Amy) DeLay of Cedar Rapids, IA; four grandchildren Ashley O'Hara, Micah Santiamagro, Caleb DeLay and Lydia DeLay; a great grandchild Hayden Dorris; three siblings John (Becky) Keppy of Maysville, IA, Doris (Keith) Martin of Eldridge, IA and Patti Pierce of Davenport, IA; as well as many nieces, nephews and dear friends.
Marsha is preceded in death by her parents Albert and Velma Keppy, her brother James Keppy, her sister Denise Keppy, her daughter Eunice DeLay and twin granddaughters McKenzie Kate and Hannah Joy Santiamagro.
Celebration of Life Service will be held 10:30 a.m. on Saturday, October 8, 2016 at the Harvest Baptist Church, Williamsburg. Pastor John Sauser will officiate. Visitation will be on Friday from 4:00 - 7:00 p.m. at the Harvest Baptist Church, Williamsburg. In lieu of flowers a general memorial fund has been established. Burial will be held at 1:00 p.m. on Monday, October 10, 2016 at the Memorial Park Cemetery in Davenport, IA. Messages and tributes may be left at www.powellfuneralhomes.com
The family wishes to thank the large number of friends and family who prayed for us, provided meals, provided care and who loved us through this time.