Mary F. Winger-Sherfey

Mary F. Winger-Sherfey, 90, of Linden, died Sunday March 8, 2015 at Wellbrooke Healthcare in Crawfordsville.

Mary Frances, as she was known by her friends and family, was born on the McBee family farm near Linden on Jan. 21, 1925 to Isaac C. and Hallie Henderson McBee.

She married Alvin R. Winger, also in the farmhouse of her parents, on Feb. 10, 1946

In addition to being a loyal farm wife and helping on the family farm, she also had a professional career. She worked at Tipmont REMC, Purdue University, Linden High School, Monsanto fertilizer plant at Romney and Cargill Inc.

In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her first husband, Alvin R. Winger; her second husband, Gene Sherfey; son Phillip, daughter-in-law Jan Winger and brothers Marvin McBee and Harold Frederick McBee.

She is survived by sons, Rodger Winger (Debbie) of Coatesville, and Keith Winger (Laurie) of South Bend; brother Walter McBee (Betty) of Darlington; sister-in law Barbara McBee, Linden; grandchildren Jason Winger (Jennifer), Melissa Ridgley (Eric) and Megan Winger, all of Lafayette, Dale Winger (Nicholle) Conroe, Texas, Amanda O'Kane (Johnny) Arlington, Va., Ashley Riggs-Zeigen (Adam), San Diego, Katie Winger, South Bend, and Allison Winger, Indianapolis; 13 great-grandchildren and 13 nieces and nephews.

She was a member of the Linden United Methodist Church where she was an active member of the Banner Class and served on numerous committees; Order of the Eastern Star; 4 M's; and she was a regular member of the Tuesday morning coffee club with her friends.

She and Alvin were members of a bridge club for many years with their friends in the Linden community and she continued to enjoy bridge with many of her friends after his passing.

With the exception of a few short years when she and Alvin lived on a farm in Tippecanoe County, she was a lifelong resident of Madison Township.

Friends may call at the Linden United Methodist Church from 4-7 p.m. Thursday. Funeral services will be conducted at the Linden United Methodist Church at 10:30 a.m. Friday. Pastor Mindy Huffman will officiate with interment to follow at Linden Cemetery.

Memorial contributions may be made to the Linden United Methodist Church or the charity of the donor's choice.

Hahn-Groeber Funeral and Cremation Services, Linden, is caring for the family.

Memories and condolences may be left at www.hahngroeberfuenralhome.com.