Avalee Ferguson, 91, of Plymouth, IN, passed away on Wednesday, September 6, 2023 in Pilgrim Manor Nursing Home of Plymouth, IN.
Avalee was born to Louis and Annaraye (Eaton) Hite on February 18, 1932 in Plymouth, IN. She graduated from West High School in 1950. She married Donald Ferguson on June 10, 1950 and he preceded her in death on April 29, 2012. She owned Courtesy Dry Cleaners for 30 years until she sold it around 1992. She enjoyed reading, especially westerns, baking pies, and spending time with her family.
Avalee will be missed by her daughter, Deb (Tim) Griewank of Noblesville, IN; her son, Bruce (Betty) Ferguson of Fredericksburg, TX; her grandchildren: Brad (Kristl) Ferguson; Kelli (John) Grogg; Sarah (Patrick) Doyle; and her great-grandchildren: Avalee Ferguson; Olive Grogg; Harper Grogg; Collin Doyle; and Cameron Doyle.
Avalee is preceded in death by her parents, Louis and Annaraye Hite; her husband, Donald; her sister, Curalee Stoneburner; and her brother, Alan Hite.
Visitation will be held on Sunday, September 10, 2023 from 12:00 p.m. to 2:00 p.m. at Deaton-Clemens Van Gilder Funeral Home (300 W. Madison St., Plymouth, IN 46563).
Funeral service will follow at 2:00 p.m. with Pastor Kristin Harp presiding.
Burial will take place at New Oak Hill Cemetery (Plymouth, IN).
Memorial donations may be made to a charity of the donor’s choice in honor of Avalee Ferguson.
Thank you to all our friends and community for your support during this difficult time.
Deaton-Clemens Van Gilder Funeral Home is honored to be providing services in celebrating the life of Avalee and wishes to extend our deepest condolences to the family.
Friends are invited to sign the online guest book and share memories with the family at: www.deatonclemensfh.com.
