Marcia Lynn Bridgewater

Marcia Lynn Bridgewater, 61 of Indianapolis, passed away on March 4, 2019.

Marcia was born on May 5, 1957 in Tipton, Indiana, to Charles and Hazel Townsend. After graduating high school, Marcia went on to study computer systems programming and received a certification in her field. She started working an entry level job in which she quickly advanced to become an extremely talented systems analyst for USA Funds. Later she would develop systems for Arcadia Cushman that are still being used to this day.

She was very passionate about music and was an avid reader. Some of her favorite times were spent with her husband, Kevin, enjoying date night every Friday, and socializing with her best friends since grade school. She always made time to visit her parents at the farm where she grew up, and these trips would bring back memories she loved to cherish.

Although she had many obstacles throughout her life, she was a true warrior that never complained about her hardships. Marcia was a selfless, caring, and gentle soul who took every chance that she had to help somebody in need. Her friends and family consider themselves extremely luck to have had the opportunity to have been so close to someone so genuinely good. She will never be forgotten.

She leaves behind her loving husband of nearly 40 years, Kevin Bridgewater; daughter, Jessica Bridgewater (Peter Przysiezny); parents; brother, Kevin Townsend (Brenda); sister, Lisa Lorenz (Steven); nephews and niece, Kevin Townsend, Kaitlin Carter (Ross), and Ian Lorenz; and many beloved friends.

A Celebration of Life will take place at 2:00pm on Monday, March 11, 2019, with a memorial gathering from 12:00pm to 2:00pm at Flanner Buchanan – Washington Park East, 10722 East Washington Street, Indianapolis, IN 46229.

In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions in Marcia’s honor may be made to the American Cancer Society.