Marie Marice Wagner passed away May 23, 2017 after a long illness. A graveside service will be held at 11:00 AM, Wed, May 31 at Pine Forest Memorial Gardens, 770 Stadium Drive, Wake Forest, NC, phone (919) 556-6776. Marie wanted a green burial, which would exclude flower arrangements, however, shade plants for her grave and single flowers are welcome. It may be muddy, so wear appropriate shoes.

Marie graduated from Murphy High School in Mobile AL, and the University of Oklahoma in Norman, OK with a degree in mathematics. She worked for the Rand Corp. in California as a programmer. Marie has lived in the triangle area of North Carolina for over 30 years and sung in the Duke University Chorale and church choirs. Marie was a friend Bill W. and had 34 years of sobriety, sponsoring many people.

Marie was 77 years old and was preceded in death by her parents Marguerite Wirth and Penseler Jung Marice. She is survived by daughter Carol Suzanne House, sisters Susan Roberts and Anna Smith, niece Wendy Roberts, and nephews Warren Roberts, Stephen Smith, and Chris Smith.