Marcia Belle Heaton

Marcia Belle VanTreese Romeril Heaton, 92, passed away peacefully on Saturday, December 20, 2025. Marcia (“Marti”) was a beloved mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, sister, cousin, daughter, and friend. She was adored by all who knew her, known especially for her good nature, great sense of humor & wit, and love & devotion for her family and friends.

Marcia was born on June 23rd, 1933, in Indianapolis, IN to Glenn H. and Irene (Mason-Baer) VanTreese. She graduated from Ben Davis High School in 1951. She married Marvin F. Romeril in 1953 and shared her life with him for 14 years. Together they welcomed two children, Derek and Christi. She later was married to Carl E. (“Gene”) Heaton for 19 years. Both former husbands passed away in 2008.

Marcia worked in the mortgage business for various companies for 35 years, retiring in 2003. She was a long-time member of Lawrence United Methodist Church.

Marcia was preceded in death by her parents, Glenn H. and Irene VanTreese; daughter, Christi Romeril; brother, Glenn Joseph VanTreese, and his wife, Gilberte VanTreese; and nephew, Jeffrey Glenn VanTreese.

Marcia is survived by her son, Derek V. Romeril and his wife Charlyn (“Sharpy”); grandson, Eric Romeril; granddaughter, Heather Morris and her husband Dustin; great granddaughter, Olivia Morris; great grandsons, Bennett Romeril, Dominic Morris, and Silas Romeril; and many close cousins.

A Celebration of Life will be held at Lawrence United Methodist Church, located at 5200 N. Shadeland Avenue, Indianapolis, IN, 46226 on Sunday, January 4 from 1:00 to 3:00 p.m.