Martha E. Duffey

Martha E. (Fisher) Duffey, 84, Burnettsville, passed away at 3:31 pm, Sunday, March 15, 2015, at I. U. Health White Memorial Hospital. She was born on April 23, 1930 on the family farm in Burnettsville to Frank and Tillie (McLeland) Fisher. They preceded her in death. She was a 1948 graduate of Burnettsville High School. On Sept. 9, 1950, she married James T. Duffey in Burnettsville. He preceded her in death on March 19, 2004. Jim and Martha were a practically inseparable pair throughout their 54-year marriage. Whether touring ancient castles in Ireland while on a trip to the United Kingdom, or listening to Harry Caray call a Cubs game on WGN from the comfort of their front-yard swing in Burnettsville, Jim and Martha were happy simply because they were together. Martha was a dedicated homemaker. Her life's work, and greatest joy, was raising her four sons in the home she and Jim shared on Washington Street. Martha showed that same devotion to her 10 grandchildren and was their biggest fan - delighting in all of their successes and accomplishments. She was a former member of the Eastlawn United Methodist Church in Idaville. She loved to quilt, sewing together colorful creations to be shared with family and friends. She was an avid sports fan, especially the Chicago Cubs and Indiana Hoosiers, and was a staunch supporter of Democrat Party politics. Survivors include sons John (Teresa) Duffey, West Lafayette, Mark (Teresa) Duffey, Burnettsville, Michael (Gabriela) Duffey, Lexington, Kentucky and Patrick Duffey (fianc Margaret Fitzsimmons), Monticello; a sister, Sharon (Dan) Lowring, Madison, Georgia; 10 grandchildren; several nieces and nephews. Also preceding her in death are a sister, Wilma (Fisher) Wright, and brother Frank "Bud" Fisher. Visitation will be from 11 a.m. to the time of services at 2 p.m., Saturday, March 21, 2015 at Springer-Voorhis-Draper Funeral Home of Monticello with Rev. Ernie Elder officiating. Burial will be in Davis Cemetery, Burnettsville. Memorial contributions may be given to the Burnettsville Community Board with envelopes available at the funeral home.
Visitation Springer-Voorhis-Draper Funeral Home

Saturday, March 21, 2015

11:00 AM - 02:00 PM

202 S. Illinois St.Monticello, IN 47960
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Saturday, March 21, 2015

02:00 PM

202 S. Illinois St.Monticello, IN 47960
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