Marcia Willis Schroeder

February 15, 1940 - May 11, 2021

Marcia Willis Schroeder, 81, originally of Syracuse, passed away on May 11, 2021, at home with her loving family by her side. Marcia was born in Syracuse on February 15, 1940, the daughter of the late Arthur and Mary (Muir) Willis. She graduated from Cortland College with her Bachelors degree in Elementary Education. Marcia loved children and made an excellent educator for 32 years, teaching hundreds of children in 2nd to 5th grades in several elementary schools in New York, Florida and the Virgin Islands. She married the love of her life on December 18, 1965, and she and Robert Schroeder were married 51 years until his death in 2017. Together they shared a son, Jonathan (Heather) who both pre-deceased Marcia earlier this year. Marcia also was stepmother to Theodore and Timothy and collectively Marcia and Robert had 11 grandchildren and 12 great-grandchildren. She was a lifelong Jehovah Witness and shared her love and knowledge of scripture with thousands of people over her many years. Marcia had a unique ability to light up the room and bring a smile to anyone she came in contact with. She loved life and the adventures it gave her. She was predeceased by her husband, Robert Schroeder; son, Jonathan Schroeder; daughter-in-law, Heather Schroeder (Alabama); parents, Arthur Willis and Mary (Muir) Willis (Liverpool), along with her two twin brothers, Roy and Raymond (Syracuse). Marcia is survived by her brother, Fred Willis (Corinne) of Liverpool, along with several nieces and nephews. A private memorial will take place in the future. Donations may be made to CNY SPCA, 5878 E. Molloy Rd., Syracuse, NY 13211.