"So sorry for your loss. Marie was a great instructor for Xerox, I enjoyed being in her class. She was very smart and so much fun to be around. "
In loving memory of
Marie Lena Zagaglia
June 16, 1959 - November 12, 2020
Marie Lena Zagaglia, 61, of Dacula passed away Thursday, November 12, 2020.
She was born June 16, 1959, in Miami, Florida, the daughter of Eugene and Alma (Angeletti) Fisher.
Marie is survived by her children Steven Sanders and Jennifer Stilt and husband Steve, sister Patricia Staricek and husband Robin, nephew Mark Sewell, great-nephew Mason Sewell, and loving boyfriend Robert McCarter.
She was preceded in death by her parents.
Marie grew up in Miami Springs, Florida. She graduated from Miami Springs High School, where she was named "science student of the year" all four years. She attended Georgia Institute of Technology and Gwinnett Technical College.
Marie was employed by Pepsi Co. in Atlanta, and previously worked for many years in landscape design after a long career with Xerox. She was passionate about horticulture and gardening, receiving her associate of applied science degree in environmental horticulture from Gwinnett Technical College and earning her certification as a landscape professional and arborist. She especially loved roses, orchids, and peonies. She also loved decorating for holidays and baking. But above all, she enjoyed spending time with her family.
Marie was a member of All Saints Lutheran Church in Lilburn.
Services will be held at 1 p.m. Saturday, November 21, at Ingram Funeral Home and Crematory in Cumming, with Pastor Josh Mayo presiding. Service can be viewed at https://youtu.be/chKVR4EtoZQ. Friends may call from noon until service time at the funeral home. Guests are asked to wear masks and maintain distance.
Per Marie's wishes, cremation rites were accorded.
In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to the Missouri Botanical Garden by visiting https://support.missouribotanicalgarden.org/commemorative-tribute-gifts or the Lilburn Cooperative Ministry at 5329 Five Forks Trickum Rd SW, Lilburn, GA 30047.
Tributes
"I am truly sorry for your loss. I would like to offer you and your family our deepest and most sincere condolences and may the soul of your mother rest in peace. Anthony Robinson and Family /Pepsi"
"Sue and I were so saddened to hear of Marie\'s death, and sad for the All Saints community as well. Marie surprised me from time to time with unanticipated generosity and helpfulness. Before I could ask, she was offering! A hard worker and ardently self-sufficient, Marie found rest in worship and fellowship at All Saints, where she was enjoyed and appreciated by new found friends. She will be missed."
"Marie shall certainly be missed!! I speak as a friend from All Saints Lutheran Church in Lilburn, Marie\'s home church. She was an enthusiastic, humorous, and creative member of our WELCA group. All Saints got lots of TLC from her loving hands as she cared for our grounds and flower beds. Our hearts share the Sanders family\'s loss, as Jeannette and Ray (also All Saints members) loved her dearly. Marie touched a great many lives, and I for one, am so glad to have known her. Rica Kelly"
" My dear friend Marie, so sad to hear of your passing. I enjoyed all our many wonderful times that we shared together. I always enjoy talking with you and hearing your laughter. You were so much fun and you are the type of friend that I will never be able to replace. My heart goes out to Marie?s children and sister. I will never forget you Marie and you will forever be in my heart. Your friend, Willdean"