Bertha Louise Fisher, 98, of Fairland, passed away Monday, November 18, 2024, at the Franciscan Hospice House in Indianapolis.
She was born July 30, 1926, in Shelby County, the daughter of Hubert and Mabel (Callahan) Mullen. On June 26, 1947, she married Ralph Edward Fisher, and he preceded her in death on August 19, 2022.
Bertha is survived by her daughters, Michaelynn Trimble and husband, Jerry, of Fairland, and Janet Stucker of Fairland; sons, Mark Fisher and wife, Beverly, of Shelbyville, and David Fisher and wife, Michelle, of Indianapolis; brother, Harold “Sonny” Mullen and wife, Madelyn, of Shelbyville; sisters-in-law, Louise Mullen and Barbara Fisher; brother-in-law, Russell Schofner; 15 grandchildren; 24 great-grandchildren; numerous great-great-grandchildren; and several nieces and nephews.
In addition to Ralph, Bertha was preceded in death by her parents; sister, Mary Dell Schofner; brother, Norman Mullen; son-in-law, Joe Allen Stucker Jr.; and daughter-in-law, Maureen Fisher.
Bertha was the last surviving member of the Fairland High School Class of 1944. After graduating she attended business college.
She loved her family and enjoyed spending special moments creating lasting memories.
Bertha also enjoyed working crossword puzzles.
Visitation will be from 10 am to Noon, Monday, November 25, 2024, at Freeman Family Funeral Homes, Carmony-Ewing Chapel, 819 S. Harrison St. in Shelbyville. The funeral service will follow, with Pastor Roger McDaniel officiating.
Interment will be at Fairland Cemetery in Fairland.
Memorial contributions may be made to the Franciscan Health Foundation, 8778 Madison Avenue, Suite 100, Indianapolis, Indiana 46227 or Fairland Volunteer Fire Department, PO Box 225, Fairland, Indiana 46126.
