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Hartzler-Clapper Funeral Home - BrookstonFannie Maphis( April 6, 1917 - May 26, 2008 )
Fannie T. Maphis, 91, of Lafayette, died at 2:50 a.m. Sunday, May 25, 2008 in St. Elizabeth Medical Center after a brief illness. She had been a resident of Regency Place for the last year and a half. She was born April 6, 1917 in Tam Cliff, West Virginia to the late David & Sarah Frances (Buchanon) Toler. Her first marriage was to Lester Inskeep, they later divorced. She then married Paul Maphis on January 29, 1950 in Romney, West Virginia. He died March 29, 1975. Mrs. Maphis was a homemaker and devoted caregiver to family and friends. Fannie enjoyed cooking, arranging flowers and doting on her family. She was a pink lady volunteer at St. Elizabeth Hospital for fifteen years. Surviving are a daughter, Elsie Forsythe (husband: Richard) of Lafayette. She loved spending time with her 5 grandchildren, 5 great-grandchildren and 2 great-great-grandchildren. Preceding her in death are 6 brothers & sisters and a grandson Richard Brett Forsythe. Friends may call from 12 p.m. (noon) until the time of service at 2 p.m. Thursday, May 29, 2008 at Bethany Presbyterian Church (3305 Longlois Dr. Lafayette, Indiana 47904); the Rev. Kevin Bowers to officiate. Private interment to occur in Indian Mound Cemetery, Romney, WV. Memorials may be made to Bethany Presbyterian Church or the American Lung Association.
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