Marcelle Evans Burch, 78, of the Pleasant Grove Community of Lynchburg, passed away on Wednesday, February 26, 2025.  She was born in Sumter, SC, a daughter of the late Pauline Roberson Evans and James Oscar Evans, Jr.  She is also predeceased by her husband, Ellsworth Frederick Burch, Jr. and her brother, James Russell Evans and his son, Russ Evans.

Marcelle was a graduate of Mayewood High School and was a graduate of a business school in Charleston, majoring in secretarial studies.  She enjoyed gardening, being outdoors, cooking and playing piano for Faith Bible Church in Lynchburg.  She was a member of the Women's Auxiliary of the American Legion Post #140 in Lynchburg.  She loved her Lord and Savior and was a faithful servant.  Marcelle loved her family, especially her grandchildren and great-grandchildren.

Surviving are her children, Paula Troyer of Lexington, Ellsworth Burch (Julie) of Hartsville, and Meranda Zion of Lynchburg; seven grandchildren, Brian Troyer, Jr., Alex Troyer (Rachel), Worth Burch (Madeline), Taylor Burch, Allison Dickerson (Blanton), Sam Zion (Shayla) and Noah Zion; seven great-grandchildren; a sister-in-law, Lenora Evans and her children, Blake Evans and April Evans and her daughter-in-law, Lauren Evans; and a number of other nieces, nephews and cousins.

A funeral service will be held at 11:00 AM on Monday, March 3, 2025, in the chapel of Cain Calcutt Funeral Home. The family will receive friends from 10:00 until 11:00 AM at the funeral home prior to the service.  A private burial will be held at a later date.

In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to the Women's Auxiliary of the American Legion Post #140, PO Box 153, Lynchburg, SC 29080.