Ida Muriel Durkee, age 97, of Gallipolis, died Wednesday January 25, 2006 at the Forum at Knightsbridge in Columbus. Born July 13, 1908 in Harrison Township, Gallia County, she was the daughter of the late Charles Ross Carter and the late Margaret Sowards Carter. In addition to her parents, she was preceded by her husband Dale A. Durkee, and by 4 brothers and 3 sisters.
She was a retired Chief Operator for Ohio Bell in Gallipolis. She was a member of the Telephone Pioneers of America, Gallipolis Club.
Funeral services will be 2:00 PM. Sunday January 29, 2006 at the Waugh-Halley-Wood Funeral Home with Rev. Ralph Workman officiating. Burial will follow in Calvary Cemetery. Friends may call at the funeral home on Saturday from 6-9 PM.
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