Millie Webster, 92, Benham

Millie Webster, 92, of Benham passed away at 10:20pm, Sunday, October 28, 2018 at the Manderley Health Care Center in Osgood. She was born near Benham on March 2, 1926 the daughter of Charles and Julia Mathews Meisberger. She was married to Damon Webster and he preceded her in death on June 8, 2016. Survivors include her sister Opal Day of Versailles; two sisters-in-law Martha Riley of Rexville, and Jerri Webster of Olean, along with several nieces and nephews. She was also preceded in death by her parents, her brothers Charles, Howard, and Rom Meisberger, and her sister Florence Cardinal. Millie was an accomplished musician and played several instruments. In her younger years, she, her brother Howard, her sister Opal, and their friend Boyd Plowman had formed a band. The foursome played at several sites throughout Indiana as well as in Renfro Valley, Kentucky and also entertained at many military bases throughout the country during WWII. They also performed on several area radio stations in southeast Indiana as well as in other states. Millie was a former employee of the Delaney Wood Heal Factory in Versailles and also assisted Damon on the farm. Millie was a member of the Shelby Christian Church. Funeral services for Millie will be held on Friday, November 2nd at 10:30am at the Stratton-Karsteter Funeral Home in Versailles with Tim Heim, pastor of the Shelby Christian Church officiating. Burial will be in the Benham Cemetery. Visitation will be on Thursday from 5pm to 7pm. Memorials may be given to the Benham Cemetery or the Shelby Christian Church in care of the funeral home.