Beloved Snellville volunteer Marcy Pharris passes away at 77

The City of Snellville lost a great friend and volunteer Tuesday as Marcia “Marcy” Pharris passed away.

She was 77.

“Marcy Pharris attended more city meetings than most councilmembers,” Mayor Barbara Bender said. “Always right there in the second row ready to give us her opinion on issues.  She was an outstanding support and advocate for the police department and was involved in almost every event put on in the city. Our own little Elf on the Shelf has earned her heavenly rest. She will be greatly missed.”

Pharris was the recipient of the city’s first "Volunteer of the Year" award in 2011, which then became the Marcy Pharris Volunteer of the Year Award, given annually to those who exemplify an outstanding volunteer.

“She was a dedicated volunteer and was involved with so many boards and organizations in the City of Snellville,” said Snellville Tourism and Trade Executive Director Kelly McAloon. “Marcy's love was supporting the Snellville police and she was always trying to find ways to raise money to help support their needs for equipment or a K-9 when needed. We will miss our sweet friend! She was an inspiration to all! Rest in peace Marcy!”

Pharris volunteered for many civic organizations in the city including the Heritage Center's H2U at Eastside medical Center, the Snellville Farmers' Market, Snellville Tourism and Trade Association among others.

Pharris served on the city’s Planning Commission from 1991-1994. She has served on the city’s Board of Appeals since 1995 and was the board’s chairwoman since August 2002. She was president and treasurer of the Snellville Citizens' Police Academy Alumni Association and a volunteer poll worker for City of Snellville elections

A graveside service will be held at 11 a.m., Friday at the Snellville Historical Cemetery. Her family will receive friends from 6-9 p.m. Thursday at Tom M. Wages Snellville Chapel. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to Snellville Citizens Police Academy – Alumni Association, P.O. Box 1203, Snellville, GA, 30078

Condolences may be sent or viewed at www.wagesfuneralhome.com.