Marcia Smith Sergent

Marcia Smith Sergent died Saturday, August 8, 2020 at age 72. She is survived by Bob, her husband of 53 years and two children, Rob and his wife Sara, and Kara and her husband Daniel, and eight grandchildren Alec, Mikell, Hayden, Madalyn, Preston, Wesley, Rhys and Sloane, sister Betsy Smith and brother Doug Smith. She loved unconditionally and was adored by family and friends.
The wife of a career Navy dentist she embraced their nomadic lifestyle and engaged herself in new and interesting projects at every new station. She directed children's theater, worked with a runaway youth program in Virginia, earned an MsBA from Boston University while living in London, and taught a Women in Business course at the University of West Florida. She worked as an International Trade Representative for the Florida Small Business Development Centers traveling to China, Japan and Europe. She established and ran a nonprofit for the City of New Orleans that developed relationships with businesses in Central American countries.
Marcia and Bob moved to Fernandina Beach, Florida a year ago to be closer to family following 4 years as full time RVers. Visits to Crater Lake and Yellowstone National Parks were two of many great experiences they shared, usually with a couple of grandkids as companions.
Marcia had surgery for melanoma on her scalp five years ago. Metastatic lesions in her lung and brain were found in December of 2019. Over months of surgery, immunotherapy and radiation she was brave, determined and strong.
Our family is deeply grateful for the many prayers and thoughtful messages from friends and family. We will plan for a celebration of her life at a future date.
Community Hospice of NE Florida supported Marcia at home and in their inpatient clinic with respect, dignity and empathy. The family asks if you wish to remember her please donate to this wonderful organization. Honor her by always wearing sunscreen and having annual skin exams.