Mary Elizabeth Rafferty's obituary , Passed away on June 17, 2025 in Butlerville, Indiana

Mary Elizabeth Rafferty

December 12, 1952 - June 17, 2025 (72 years old)

Butlerville, Indiana

Mary Elizabeth Rafferty's obituary , Passed away on June 17, 2025 in Butlerville, Indiana

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Dove-Sharp & Rudicel Funeral Home

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Mary Elizabeth Rafferty

December 12, 1952 - June 17, 2025 (72 years old)

Butlerville, Indiana

Mary Elizabeth Rafferty Obituary

The world bids farewell to Mary Elizabeth Rafferty of Butlerville, Indiana, departing on June 17, 2025 at the age of 72. Mary leaves behind memories cherished by the community. You can send your sympathy in the guestbook provided and share it with the family.

She was predeceased by: her parents, Kenneth Runyon and Fannie Runyon (Neal); her former husband Charles Smith, Sr.; her husband George Rafferty; her son Charles Smith, Jr.; her grandson Christopher Smith; and her siblings, Bobby, Elmer, Daniel Runyon and Diana Runyon.

She is survived by: her children, David Lee Smith (Devonna) of Glasgow, Kentucky, Elizabeth Carol DeBord (Brian) of Freetown and Mary Ellen Hounshell of Glasgow, Kentucky; and her siblings, Kenneth Runyon (Janice) of Danville, Ruben Runyon (Shirley) of Glasgow, Haskell Runyon (Susie) of Glasgow, Timothy Runyon of Georgia and Gaye Wampler (Thomas) of Glasgow, Kentucky. She is also survived by 11 grandchildren, and 13 great-grandchildren.

Memorial donations may be made in honor of Mary through the funeral home to Juvenile Diabetes Foundation.

Funeral arrangement under the care of
Dove-Sharp & Rudicel Funeral Home



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June 23

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Dove-Sharp & Rudicel Funeral Home
420 S State St, North Vernon, IN 47265

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June 23

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Dove-Sharp & Rudicel Funeral Home
420 S State St, North Vernon, IN 47265

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June 23

Burial

Vernon Cemetery
315 S Pike St, Vernon, IN 47282

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