"The staff of Cancer Services of Grant County would like to extend our most heartfelt sympathies for your loss...our thoughts are with you and your family during this difficult time."
In loving memory of
Thora L. Ferguson
May 6, 1918 - November 30, 2009
Upland: Thora L (Hiatt) Ferguson, 91, passed away Monday afternoon in Greenfield. She was born in Monroe Township, Grant County the daughter of the late Leslie E. and Ethel (Howard) Hiatt. She graduated from Jefferson Township High School in 1936. She enjoyed being a homemaker. On June 29, 1946 she married Cleo Ferguson in Upland. She had been employed with Taylor Dining Commons and Eastbrook High School for several years prior to her retirement. She had lived in Paw Paw Michigan for several years prior to moving to Greenfield. Survivors include her husband of 63 years, Cleo; daughter, Tamar (John) Martin, Greenfield; a brother, Rex (Val) Hiatt, Upland; five grandchildren; eight great grandchildren; and two great great grandchildren; and several nieces and nephews. A daughter, June and two sisters, Rhoena Johnson Worrick, and Bernice Phillips preceded her in death. Service: 10:30 a.m. Thursday, December. 3, 2009, Jones-Smith Funeral Home, Upland Indiana. Officiating: Rev. Curt Blasiman Interment: Jefferson Cemetery, Upland, Indiana Visitation: Wednesday, 2 - 4, 6 - 8 p.m. Jones-Smith Funeral Home, 259 N. Main St., Upland, In 46989
Tributes
"The staff at Greenfield Village would like to extend our deepest sympathy to Cleo and his family for the loss of their angel. Over the past 13 years we have truely enjoyed having Thora in our lifes and she will be greatly missed. We were blessed to have such a wonderful woman cross our path in life and share what it is to be a great human being. Much Love Dana, Danielle, Amanda and Kent"
"sorry for your loss. just know that our thoughts and prayers are with you at this time."
"I send my deepest sympathy. The Fergusons (and June Lee) were a great part in my childhood with wonderful memories. Tamar was born when I was in fourth grade and June Lee and I were best friends through our elementary years. Thora and Cleo my parents friends. I have often thought of how wholesome and safe our young years were and how much Thora's influence shaped my life. She was the best. Much love to you. Betty Lee"
"Tamar, please know that our prayers and heartfelt sympathy go out to you and your family and we grieve with you during this time of loss. May God surround you with His loving arms as you gather together to celebrate the life of your Mother."