Mary Handy

Mary Ellen Handy, 81 of Fowler, IN. died at her residence 9:00 PM Tuesday March 22, 2011. Mrs. Handy was born in Danville, IL. November 4, 1929, the daughter of the late Samuel and Edna Snyder Jessup, and was a graduate of Center Township High School in Fowler. She married James A. Handy at Fowler, IN. November 17, 1957, and he survives. Mrs. Handy had worked at Denny's Pharmacy as a bookkeeper, and was a member of the Fowler Presbyterian Church and a past-president of American Legion Ladies Auxiliary Post 57. Surviving beside her husband are 3 daughters, Janet Hare (husband Mark) of Earl Park, IN.; Julie Jenkins (husband Terry) of Delphi, IN.; Jill Handy of Fowler, IN.; and by 1 son, James Handy of Phoenix, Arizona. Also surviving are 5 grandchildren and 6 great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by a grandson, Josh Butler and a sister Helen Marie Jessup. Friends may call at the Fowler Presbyterian Church from 10 AM until the service at Noon Monday, Rev. Ann Smith Williams officiating. If friends desire, memorials may be made to the 40 & 8 Nurses Scholarship Fund. HAHN-GROEBER FUNERAL & CREMATION SERVICES is caring for the family. Memories and condolences may be left at www.hahngroeberfuneralhome.com.