Sept. 25, 1910 — March 20, 2010
ANDERSON — Martha (Deakyne) Dwiggins, 99, of Anderson, passed away March 20, 2010.
She was born Sept. 25, 1910, the daughter of Finn N. and Maggie (McCoy) Deakyne, in Sheridan. She lived in the Anderson area most of her life.
She worked at Delco Remy for 34 years.
She was a graduate of Sheridan High School, Class of 1939, and was a member of the First Christian Church in Sheridan.
She is survived by four nephews, Lyle Cox of Anderson, Stephen A. McClintick of Cedar Key, Fla., Stuart J. Deakyne of Pamona, Calif., and James C. Deakyne of Noblesville; a niece, Arnola Noland of Anderson; and several great-nieces and great-nephews.
Martha was preceded in death by her parents; her husband, William O. Dwiggins, in 1989; twin sister, Mary D. Byrne; sister, Ruth D. Cox; and brothers, Ralph K. Deakyne, Howard L. Deakyne, James H. Deakyne and Clifford A. Deakyne.
A special thanks to two great nieces, Cindy Simpson and Karen Garretson, who helped take care of Martha for 15 years, and two great-great-nephews, Kyle Garretson and Ryan Garretson, and a special thanks to her friend and caregiver, Linda Smith.
Graveside services and burial will take place at noon Tuesday at Crown View Cemetery in Sheridan.
Visitation will be 10 to 11 a.m. Tuesday at Brown-Butz-Diedring Funeral Home, 515 E. 53rd St., Anderson.
Post online condolences at www.brownbutzdiedring.com or www.theheraldbulletin.com.
