Lucy P. Birge passed away Saturday, May 9, 2026, surrounded by family and loved ones.
Lucy was born Oct. 8, 1949, in Cave City, Kentucky, to Wilbur Dale Williams and Junie Mae Garner Williams. She was one of 12 children and the last one standing, losing her 98-year-old sister, Ruby, just days earlier.
She married Horace E. Birge (deceased) on July 6, 1957. They were proud parents to Clara G. (the late Michael) Milburn of Crawfordsville, Sandra G. Birge of Indianapolis, Greta L. (Joe) Vacha of Mogadore, Ohio, Gregory E. Birge (deceased), Grant A. (Tracy) Birge of Lafayette and Shannon J. (Tim) Haynes of Dubuque, Iowa; her earth angels, Martha and Kit Wedemeyer of Roachdale; proud grandparent and mamaw to 11 grandkids and GG to15 more, and great-great-grandma to one.
Per Lucy’s request, there will be a graveside service for her family and loved ones at 11 a.m. Saturday, May 16 at Oak Hill Cemetery North in Crawfordsville, led by Pastor Brett Abramczyk. Arrangements were entrusted to Burkhart Funeral Home.
