Marsella Ann Sterrett, 89 of Chalmers died at 11:17 am, July 30, 2014 at IU Health Arnett, Lafayette. She was born on May 1, 1925 at the family home in Monticello to the late Kenneth and Zelda (Sell) Nelson. Marsella was a 1943 graduate of Chalmers High School. On November 8, 1943, she married the love of her life Robert Sterrett in Amarillo, TX. Bob preceded her in death on April 10, 2004. She was a member of the Chalmers Community Church. Marsella was a loyal State Farm Insurance employee from 1968 until her retirement in 1988. She enjoyed spending time with the "coffee klatch" crew at Michael's of Chalmers Restaurant in Chalmers. She also enjoyed gardening. She loved flowers and her dog "Mr. Haley" but most of all Marsella cherished time spent with her family. She is survived by her children, Dennis (wife: Mary) Sterrett of Chalmers, Diana (husband: Larry) Kiser of Chalmers, Debby (husband: Greg) Williams of Jonesborough, TN, Darrell (wife: Cindy) Sterrett of Chalmers, and Dwayne (Rena) Sterrett of Monon; 13 grandchildren; and 9 great grandchildren. Along with her husband and parents, Marsella was also preceded in death by her brother, Frank Nelson and great granddaughter, Brittany Brookshire. Friends may call from 4:00 pm to 8:00 pm, Friday, August 1, 2014 at Hartzler-Clapper Funeral Home in Brookston. Funeral Service will be at 10:00 am, Saturday, August 2, 2014 at Hartzler-Clapper Funeral Home with Rev. Bill Henderson officiating. Interment will follow at Chalmers Cemetery in Chalmers. In addition to flowers, memorial contributions may be made in Marsella's name to the Chalmers Community Church.