In memory of Marcy 1950-2009

The Gazette was granted exclusive permission to take a few photographs following the memorial service for Marcy Rogers at Payson United Methodist Church Saturday.  Nothing says more about what Marcy meant to her kids than these photos of them paying their respects.  As one of the adults said during the service, "Marcy would have been proud of you all today."

Photo by Jim Keyworth

Stephanie, the original Payson Community Kid, came from the Valley for Marcy's service.  After the service, Marcy's Kids were invited to place a carnation on an altar honoring Marcy.  Notice the hand of support on Stephanie's back from the next kid in line.

Photo by Jim Keyworth
Marcy's kids came in all colors, creeds, shapes and sizes. 

Photo by Jim Keyworth
Following the service some of Marcy's Kids gathered to watch a video comprised of photos from her eventful life.

Photo by Jim Keyworth
Their reactions varied as they watched Marcy's life unfold before them.

Photo by Jim Keyworth

Photo by Jim Keyworth

Photo by Jim Keyworth


On a lighter note:
One of the lighter moments during the memorial service came when a grandmother of one of Marcy's kids recounted how it kind of bothered her that her grandson would always sit on Marcy's lap in church instead of hers.  When she asked her grandson why he always went to Marcy instead of sitting on Grandma's lap, he replied, "Marcy has jellybeans."