Mildred F. Wortley, 95, of Lafayette, formerly of Remington, passed away Thursday, August 18, 2016 at Cumberland Pointe Health Campus of West Lafayette. She was born July 26, 1921 in Benton County, IN to the late Orvel and Opal (Wooden) Baxter. She was a 1939 graduate of Remington High School.

Her marriage was to the late George J. Wortley. He preceded her in death.

Mildred was a member of the Remington United Methodist Church. In her earlier years, Mildred worked as a beautician.

Mildred enjoyed spending her time crafting, canning, making homemade jelly, and wintering in Florida with her husband George.

She is survived by a brother, Willard Baxter of Lafayette, IN; sister, Marjorie (Baxter) Doyle of Kankakee, IL.

Preceding her in death along with her parents and husband is a brother, Keith Baxter.

Friends may call from 10 AM (EST) until the time of Funeral Service 11 AM (EST) Monday, August 22, 2016 at Stitz-Clapper Funeral Home of Remington ( 9 West North Street Remington, IN 47977) Pastor Jeff Smith of Remington United Methodist Church to officiate.

Memorial contributions may be made in Mildred’s name to the American Cancer Society.

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