Maudie Sue Firkins

1927 - 2011

Maudie Sue Firkins, 84, of Havana, passed away at Riverview Estates in Havana at 12:29 a.m. on Tuesday, September 13, 2011. She was born February 10, 1927 in Carlsbad, NM to William and Ola (Daniel) Carpenter. She married Richard Firkins on November 28, 1970 in Chicago. He preceded her in death in 1999.

Mrs. Firkins is survived by one son and one daughter, three granddaughters, Heather Wilkey-Friend, Wendy Smith and Becky Wilkey, eight great grandchildren, Peyton, Hadlie and Caiden Friend, Jakob Smith, Adam and McKenzie Scohy, Chase and Eli Hughes. She was preceded in death by her parents, three brother and five sisters.

Mrs. Firkins went to college to become a bookkeeper. She lived in Chicago, working as a bookkeeper for construction companies in the area before moving to Havana. When she moved to Havana, she worked as a bookkeeper for Wolter’s Drug Store and Karl’s Ace Hardware.  She was a member of the Central Christian Church where she was involved with the Ladies Auxillary. She was a member of the Havana Women’s Club and was a charter member and officer of Havana Women in Networking.

Graveside services will be held at Laurel Hill Cemetery in Havana on Friday, September 16, 2011 at 11:00 a.m.

Memorial contributions may be made to the Central Christian Church. Online memorial messages may be left for the family at www.hurleyfh.com.

Hurley Funeral Home in Havana is in charge of arrangements.