Flora "Bennie" (Frye) Magers Obituary (1949 - 2011)

Flora "Bennie" Magers, age 62, of Anderson, passed away on Tuesday, September 20, 2011, at St. John's Health System in Anderson,following a brief illness.Flora was born on April 26, 1949, to Melvin and Thelma (Kennedy) Frye in Elwood, IN.Flora served in the US Army & National Guard as a medic.She loved spending time with her family children and grandchildren.She volunteered her time with the Children's Rights Advocate.She also received the Sagamore of the Wabash and the National Jefferson award for her many hours of volunteering. Flora is survived by: Husband- Jim of Anderson 3 Daughters - Julie Perry of West Lafayette, Heather Bogard of North Webster, and Story Magers of Anderson 2 Sons - Jay Magers of Greenwood, Joe Perry of Alexandria 2 Daughter in laws - Denise Moody of Kokomo, Amber Magers of Greenwood 10 Grandchildren and 3 Great Grandchildren 2 Sisters - Myrtle "Cissy" Brown of Elwood, Pam Mort of Elwood She was preceded in death by her parents, brother Melvin Frye, Jr. and a grandson Benjamin Perry. Visitation will be held Friday, September 23, 2011, from 4:00 pm - 8:00 pm at Dunnichay Funeral Home, Elwood, Indiana. Funeral services will be held on Saturday, September 24, 2011, at 11:00 am at the Dunnichay Funeral Home, Elwood. Burial will take place in Maplewood Cemetery with Military Graveside services conducted by the Elwood VFW Post #5782 in Anderson. Online condolences to www.dunnichayfuneralhome.com