Agnes Ileen Thatcher

Agnes Ileen Thatcher, age 92, of Atlanta, Indiana passed away Saturday, November 4, 2023 at The Waters of Tipton, Indiana.

She was born November 9, 1930 at Gas City, Indiana to Martin James and Nellie Alberta (Gerstoff) Jones.  She was educated in the Alexandria School System.

Agnes married Kenneth Neil Thatcher on January 24, 1947 and she began her new role as wife and homemaker.  They were blessed with three daughters, Neila Teal of Atlanta, IN, Carolyn Friend of Tipton, IN, and Ronda Fox of Noblesville, IN.  Additional survivors include three grandchildren: Tim Teal, Chip Friend, and Christy Friend Perrin, nine great-grandchildren, and two great-great grandchildren.

Her husband preceded her in death May 30, 2009.  In addition to her husband and parents, she was also preceded in death by a grandchild, Angela Fox Orton and two son-in-laws: Darrell Teal and Steve Fox.

Agnes had also worked for many years at Perfect Circle in Tipton, Indiana.  She was a member of Eastern Star and of the Aladdin Knights Organization.  She enjoyed listening to Elvis sing and perform and she loved going to auctions and flea markets where she collect antiques.  Her favorite collectible finds were Aladdin Lamps.

Her family related that she was a very loving and caring mother, grandmother, great-grandmother and great-great- grandmother.  And she was grateful and proud that she was living to see her family of five generations.

Funeral services will be held Friday, November 10, 2023 at 1:00 P.M. at Hartley Funeral Home Cicero Chapel, 209 West Jackson Street, Cicero, IN 46034 with burial to follow at Arcadia Cemetery.   Rev. Scott Miller will officiate.  A time of visitation will be from 11:00 A.M. until time of the services.  You may send condolences at http://www.hartleyfuneralhomes.com.

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