Marcella Jane Lafferty

Marcella Jane Lafferty passed away peacefully Saturday evening, November 7, 2026. Marcella was born on October 14, 1936, in Hamden, OH. She was one of 12 children born to the late Walter and Maudie Cartee.

In addition to her parents, Marcella was preceded in death by her husband, Harold Dean Lafferty, 7 sisters: Thelma, Jean, Alma, Vivian, Louise, Della, and Lillian, and brother: Durwood. Marcella is survived by three sisters, Garnet, Leona, and Minnie.

Marcella married the love of her life, Harold Dean Lafferty on June 30, 1961. Together they created a loving home where their three children were their greatest treasures. Although they couldn’t give them much financially, the time spent and love shown to each is without value.

Marcella dearly loved her family. She loved spending quality time with her children, grandchildren, nieces, nephews, and the many friends they brought to visit. She was a homemaker during most of the early years of her marriage and was known for singing hymns while she did household chores. She loved to make her little home pretty by hanging wallpaper, painting, and planting flowers in the yard.

Marcella was a member of the McArthur Free Will Baptist Church and often talked about the goodness of the Lord and the blessings the Lord had given her. She was actively involved in the church choir, Sunday School, and the Women’s Auxiliary.

Marcella is survived by two daughters, Diana (Randy) Johnston of Allensville, Ohio and Beverly (Michael) Locklear of Savannah, Georgia; one son, Eric Lafferty of McArthur, Ohio; six grandchildren: Aprille (Brandon) Park, Zach (Kaitlyn) Johnston, Sarah (Ethan) Lawson, Caleb (Meredith) Locklear, Caitlyn Lafferty, Autumn Lafferty, and Stormi Lafferty; seven great-grandchildren: Asher Everett, Oliver Lee, Evelyn Marie, Cecilia Michelle, Amelia Ann, Evelyn Ruth, and Levi Michael.

The family expresses their gratitude to the caregivers at Maple Hills Nursing Home.

Visitation will be held at 10:00 a.m. on Friday, November 13, 2026, followed by a memorial service at 11:00 a.m. at the McArthur Free Will Baptist Church, 408 W Main St, McArthur. Burial will follow in Hamden Cemetery. Arrangements are with the Garrett Cardaras Funeral Home, 201 W High St, McArthur.

Please sign her online guestbook at www.cardaras.com