Lillie Maude McFatridge, 91, of Francesville, formerly of Winamac and Monon, died Monday. December 4, 2000 at Parkview Haven Retirement Home in Francesville.

She was born January 1, 1909, in Buffalo, to Thomas and Martha Graves Newbold. She married William C. McFatridge on October 8, 1930, in Monticello. He died on January 16, 1947.

She lived in Winamac since 1930 after moving from Monon.

She was a retired group chief operator for United Telephone Co., where she worked for 25 years.

She was a past president of American Legion Post 71 Auxiliary, past worthy matron of OES Chapter 96, member and past deacon of First Presbyterian Church and a member of the church's Calendar Year organization.

Surviving are a nephew, Glen Edward Newbold of Monon; and two nieces, Martha Ann Coffman of Bradenton, FL and Julie Buman of Lafayette.

A stepdaughter, Phyllis Amber, and two brothers. Glen Newbold and Emory Newbold arc deceased.

Funeral services were Friday at Frain Mortuary in Winamac. Burial was at Winamac Cemetery.