"Marcia" Marie Townsend Ames, age 95, of Carrollton, passed away Monday, August 19, 2019. She was born August 27, 1923 in Cass County, Michigan, daughter to the late Wixon Townsend and Marie Inkster Townsend. She was a greatly loved mother and grandmother. She loved Jesus, her church, and all family, and will be dearly missed. She was a homemaker and ran a daycare from her home for many years. She was also a member of Midway West Church. In addition to her parents, she is preceded in death by her husband, Robert Ames; brother, Gerald Townsend; and two sisters, Trelese Schussler and Sybil Miller. She is survived by her daughters, Pamela Roberts of Carrollton, and Susan Trout (Fredrick Robert "Rob") of Largo, FL; sister, Joyce Hartung of Chicago, IL; seven grandchildren, Sean (Shannon) Roberts, Michael (Amy) Roberts, Brett (Danielle) Roberts, Rebekah (Tristin) Knighton, Jacob Ames, Sarah Trout, and Melissa Machado; nine great-grandchildren, and several nieces and nephews. Funeral service will be conducted Wednesday, August 21, 2019 at 4:00 PM from Martin & Hightower Heritage Chapel with Rev. Hal Waters officiating. Interment will follow in Carrollton City Cemetery. The following gentlemen will serve as pallbearers: Sean Roberts, Michael Roberts, Brett Roberts, and Kade Corley. The family will receive friends at the funeral home from 2:00 PM until the hour of service. Messages of condolences can be sent to the family at www.martin-hightower.com .