Agnes Jane Plummer

COLUMBIA CITY – Agnes Jane Plummer, 101, Columbia City, passed away at 5 a.m. Oct. 8, 2015, at her daughter’s residence. She was born Oct. 9, 1913, in Warsaw, to James and Norah Syphers Duncan. She was united in marriage in Warsaw to Edward L. Plummer, who preceded her in death. She lived in Warsaw all of her life, until moving to Columbia City to reside with her daughter in 2003. She graduated from Warsaw High School with the Class of 1931. She then attended International Business College in Fort Wayne and earned an associate’s degree. Agnes began working in 1954 at Tri-State Advertising Company, Warsaw, as the secretary and assistant treasurer and office manager and continued her employment for over 30 years. She is a member of First Presbyterian Church, Tri Kappa and Eastern Star, all of Warsaw. Surviving are one daughter, Sharon L. (and Gary Parker) Kelley, Columbia City; two grandchildren, Nathan Edward (and spouse Ann) Notter, Fort Wayne and Minda L. (and spouse Chad) Lemmon, Columbia City; and two great-grandchildren, Dustin E. and Rachel L. Notter. She was preceded in death by her parents and two brothers, David and James Duncan. Services will be at 11 a.m. Tuesday at DeMoney-Grimes, a Life Story Funeral Home, 600 Countryside Drive, Columbia City. with Sharon Brockhaus, certified funeral celebrant, officiating. Burial will be at Oakwood Cemetery, Warsaw. Calling is from 10 to 11 a.m. Tuesday at the funeral home.
Memorials may be given in memory of Mrs. Plummer to the Salvation Army or Parkview Whitley Home Health Care and Hospice. Condolences via www.demoneygrimes.com.