Dr. Melissa Marcus

Dr. Melissa Faith Hawkins Marcus, 48, of 124 Marcus Way, Seneca, SC, died Friday, September 12, 2008 at her residence. Born December 30, 1959, in Anderson, SC, she was the daughter of the late James Crate Hawkins, Jr. and Betty Jo Hall Hawkins. Her loving and devoted husband, Howard Grant Marcus, who she married on June 25, 1988, survives. Also surviving is their daughter, Suzanna Ashleigh Marcus. Two step daughters survive: Sheri Marcus Stanley and husband Bradford Stanley of Seneca; and Shawnie Fowler of Honolulu, Hawaii. Dr. Marcus was a director in the Office of Human Resources at Clemson University and a member of Utica Baptist Church. She was a highly recognized figure in the field of Human Resources with multiple memberships and recognitions including certifications as Senior Professional in Human Resources and International Personnel Management Association Certified Professional. Additional recognitions and certifications included: Associate Public Manager and various other certifications from the State of South Carolina as well as certifications for the Covey Leadership Center, The Ombudsman Association and Research Board of Advisors. Similarly, she was honored for outstanding public service and was a member of the National Honor Society. In her early career, she was employed by Fiber Blenders and Fibre Chemicals in Anderson and joined the Office of Human Resources at Clemson University. Dr. Marcus also served as Administrative Operations Director for Control Services Inc. of Seneca. She obtained a bachelor’s degree (B.S.) from Clemson University in 1983 majoring in Administrative Management; in 1985 she obtained a Master’s Degree (M.S.) in Industrial Management followed by a doctorate (Ed.D) in Education in 1994 with concentrations in human resources and administration. As a child, Dr. Marcus was a long-standing member of Orrville Baptist Church with her grandparents being charter members and significant in the Church inception. She was the thirteenth generation in the United States and the seventh generation in Anderson, South Carolina. Services for the celebration of her life will be held at 4:00 PM Sunday, September 14, 2008, at the Chapel of Davenport Funeral Home by Rev. Cory Massey and Rev. Phil Kelley. The family will receive friends at the funeral home following the service. Memorials may be made to Hospice of the Upstate, 1835 Rogers Road, Anderson, SC 29621. The family is at the residence.

Dr. Melissa Marcus

December 30, 1959 - September 12, 2008