April 11, 1922-July 26, 2006

Friday, July 28, 2006

Martha L. Gossett, 84, Coatesville, died Wednesday at Danville Regional Rehab Center.

Born in Tangier, Ind., she was the daughter of the late John B. and Mabel Norman Grimes. She married Everett D. Gossett, on Aug. 30, 1942, and he preceded her in death on May 21, 1981.

A 1940 graduate of Tangier High School, she helped manage the family farm.

Survivors include a daughter, Carole L. Riggs, Greencastle; two grandchildren, one great-grandson; and a brother, Dallas Grimes, Coatesville.

Funeral services will be conducted at 10:30 a.m. Saturday at Hays Funeral Home, Coatesville, with Pastor Bobby Hopper officiating. Burial will follow at Coatesville Cemetery.

Visitation is 4-8 p.m. today at the funeral home.