Geraldine "Jerry" Fix, 92, of Shelbyville, passed away Monday, Dec. 5, 2016, at her residence.
Born June 29, 1924, in Shelbyville, she was the daughter of Earl Higdon and Theresa (Long) Higdon.
Jerry married Robert "Bob" Fix on April 18, 1946, and he preceded her in death Nov. 17, 2002.
Jerry is survived by her daughter, Lori Dagley, Shelbyville; grandchildren: Danielle Medley and husband, Clint, Shelbyville; Alan Dagley, Shelbyville; and Robert Dagley, Shelbyville; nephews: Thomas Wright, Brookston; Michael Wright, Shelbyville; Daniel Wright, Shelbyville; Ronald Higdon, Indianapolis; Philip Higdon, Brownsburg; Gene Higdon, Brown County; Steven Higdon, Rushville; and Douglas Higdon, Shelbyville; and niece, Patty Schonfeld, Waldron.
Mrs. Fix was preceded in death her parents; brother, Robert L. Higdon; sister, Frances Lucille Wright; and two nephews.
Jerry was a lifelong member of St. Joseph Catholic Church.
She worked for SCUFFY for many years, as well as volunteering for Major Hospital for over 20 years.
She was a member of Daughters of Isabella, St. Anne's Altar Society and the American Legion Auxiliary.
Jerry loved to read and cook. She was always hiding chocolate around the house to save for later.
Visitation will be from 4 to 8 p.m. Friday, Dec. 9, 2016, at Murphy-Parks Funeral Service, 703 S. Harrison St. Rosary will be recited by Helen Lux at 4 p.m. Friday.
Mass of Christian burial will be at 11 a.m. Saturday, Dec. 10, 2016, at St. Joseph Catholic Church, 125 E. Broadway St., with Father Martin Rodriguez officiating.
Burial will be at St. Joseph Catholic Cemetery in Shelbyville.
Funeral Directors Greg, Sheila, and Stuart Parks are honored to conduct the services for Mrs. Fix.
Online condolences may be shared at www.murphyparks.com.
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