Marsha Rae Holderness (Vancleave)

Marsha Rae Holderness, 74 of Blue Springs, MO, formerly of Independence, MO, passed away, Monday, July 18, 2016 at the Parkway Senior Living in Blue Springs, MO. Marsha was born October 24th, 1941 to Enid Elaine and Glenn VanCleave of Newton, Iowa. Marsha graduated from Newton High School in Newton, Iowa, June 1st, 1960. She was a stay at home mother for years while raising her three children. As the children became older, Marsha then began a 25+ year career in retail sales working for Avon, Macys, Dillards, The Jones Store Company and then again with Macys before retiring. Marsha was married February 3rd, 1962 to Charles Holderness, Jr., of Newton, Iowa. Charles and Marsha had three children, Todd Wayne, Robin Lanea and Kimberly Elaine. Charles and Marsha were married 51 years before his passing in 2013. She grew up on a farm and loved riding horses as a child. Throughout Marsha’s life she enjoyed reading, bowling, antiquing, collecting Longaberger baskets and Hallmark ornaments, attending live plays, loved animals (especially hummingbirds and deer), seeing a good movie and spending time with family and friends assembling puzzles, playing dominoes and especially playing cards. Marsha is survived by her children Todd and Gretchen Holderness of Mullica Hill, NJ, Robin and Troy Duncan of Grain Valley and Kim Ziesmer of Kansas City. Grandchildren Ashton, Olivia, Ella (Todd and Gretchen), Raegan, Delaney (Robin and Troy) and Zoe and Ava (Kim). Marsha is also survived by her sister, Diana Chance of Newton, Iowa. A graveside service will be held at 1:00 p.m., Saturday, July 23, 2016 at the Newton Memorial Park Cemetery in Newton, IA. The family will greet friends from 6 to 8:00 p.m., Friday, July 22, 2016 at the Speaks Suburban Chapel, 18020 E. 39th St., Independence, MO 64055. Memorial contributions can be made to the American Heart Association. Online condolences may be expressed to the family at www.speakschapel.com (Arrangements: Speaks Suburban Chapel (816) 373-3600)