Martha Alice Ferguson, 102, of Lafayette, passed away on Monday, March 16, 2020 at Harbour Manor in Noblesville. She was born on April 3, 1917 in Union Township, Benton County, IN to Francis and Ethel (Falwell) Haselby. Martha married Lloyd Allen Ferguson on August 30, 1940; he preceded her in death on January 2, 1951.
After graduating from Wadena High School in 1935, Martha received a diploma from Central Normal College in 1937. She then furthered her education and received a Bachelor of Science degree from Butler University in 1953 and a Master of Science degree from Indiana State University in 1962. She was employed as a teacher for 36 years, serving in Frankfort, Lafayette, and Warren township in Indianapolis. She was a member of Trinity Church of Mulberry, Eastern Star of Mulberry, Indiana State Teacher's Association, and volunteered as a tax preparer. She enjoyed playing bridge, dancing and was a walker at the Tippecanoe Mall.
Martha is survived by one daughter; one daughter-in-law; three grandchildren; two great-grandchildren; and three sister-in-laws.
In addition to her husband, she was preceded in death by her parents; a son, Allen Ralph Ferguson; a grandson, Brian Sharp; and two sisters, Frances Doty and Janet Melady.
Visitation will be held on Saturday, March 21, 2020 at Trinity Church of Mulberry from 1:00 PM until the start of the funeral service at 2:00 PM. Pastor Phil Whisler will officiate. Burial will be at Fowler Cemetery.
After graduating from Wadena High School in 1935, Martha received a diploma from Central Normal College in 1937. She then furthered her education and received a Bachelor of Science degree from Butler University in 1953 and a Master of Science degree from Indiana State University in 1962. She was employed as a teacher for 36 years, serving in Frankfort, Lafayette, and Warren township in Indianapolis. She was a member of Trinity Church of Mulberry, Eastern Star of Mulberry, Indiana State Teacher's Association, and volunteered as a tax preparer. She enjoyed playing bridge, dancing and was a walker at the Tippecanoe Mall.
Martha is survived by one daughter; one daughter-in-law; three grandchildren; two great-grandchildren; and three sister-in-laws.
In addition to her husband, she was preceded in death by her parents; a son, Allen Ralph Ferguson; a grandson, Brian Sharp; and two sisters, Frances Doty and Janet Melady.
Visitation will be held on Saturday, March 21, 2020 at Trinity Church of Mulberry from 1:00 PM until the start of the funeral service at 2:00 PM. Pastor Phil Whisler will officiate. Burial will be at Fowler Cemetery.
Martha Alice Ferguson, 102, of Lafayette, passed away on Monday, March 16, 2020 at Harbour Manor in Noblesville. She was born on April 3, 1917 in Union Township, Benton County, IN to Francis and Ethel (Falwell) Haselby. Martha married Lloyd Allen Ferguson on August 30, 1940; he preceded her in death on January 2, 1951.
After graduating from Wadena High School in 1935, Martha received a diploma from Central Normal College in 1937. She then furthered her education and received a Bachelor of Science degree from Butler University in 1953 and a Master of Science degree from Indiana State University in 1962. She was employed as a teacher for 36 years, serving in Frankfort, Lafayette, and Warren township in Indianapolis. She was a member of Trinity Church of Mulberry, Eastern Star of Mulberry, Indiana State Teacher's Association, and volunteered as a tax preparer. She enjoyed playing bridge, dancing and was a walker at the Tippecanoe Mall.
Martha is survived by one daughter; one daughter-in-law; three grandchildren; two great-grandchildren; and three sister-in-laws.
In addition to her husband, she was preceded in death by her parents; a son, Allen Ralph Ferguson; a grandson, Brian Sharp; and two sisters, Frances Doty and Janet Melady.
Visitation will be held on Saturday, March 21, 2020 at Trinity Church of Mulberry from 1:00 PM until the start of the funeral service at 2:00 PM. Pastor Phil Whisler will officiate. Burial will be at Fowler Cemetery.
After graduating from Wadena High School in 1935, Martha received a diploma from Central Normal College in 1937. She then furthered her education and received a Bachelor of Science degree from Butler University in 1953 and a Master of Science degree from Indiana State University in 1962. She was employed as a teacher for 36 years, serving in Frankfort, Lafayette, and Warren township in Indianapolis. She was a member of Trinity Church of Mulberry, Eastern Star of Mulberry, Indiana State Teacher's Association, and volunteered as a tax preparer. She enjoyed playing bridge, dancing and was a walker at the Tippecanoe Mall.
Martha is survived by one daughter; one daughter-in-law; three grandchildren; two great-grandchildren; and three sister-in-laws.
In addition to her husband, she was preceded in death by her parents; a son, Allen Ralph Ferguson; a grandson, Brian Sharp; and two sisters, Frances Doty and Janet Melady.
Visitation will be held on Saturday, March 21, 2020 at Trinity Church of Mulberry from 1:00 PM until the start of the funeral service at 2:00 PM. Pastor Phil Whisler will officiate. Burial will be at Fowler Cemetery.
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