- Date Of Birth: July 4, 1935
- Date Of Death: November 12, 2016
- State: Indiana
Margaret R. Acher, 81, of Franklin, died on November 12, 2016, in Franklin. She was born July 4, 1935, in Franklin, Indiana, to her parents Howard and Lillian (Henderson) Rice.
She attended Franklin College and was a member of Pi Beta Phi Sorority; later serving as a chapter advisor. She was married to James R. Acher, of Franklin, who preceded her in death, in 2005. She was also preceded in death by, her elder brother, Larry Rice, the same year. Margaret and Jim had two children and are survived by, Kurt (Griselda) Acher of Carmel and Virginia (Kevin) Myers of Lafayette. She is also survived by two grandchildren, Charles (Christina) Myers and Suzanne Myers, and one great-grandchild, Johnathan Myers.
Margaret was a member of the DAR and the First Presbyterian Church of Franklin. She had a wide circle of friends, with whom she loved spending time. She enjoyed playing bridge and belonged to two different bridge clubs. She also loved sports; cheering on the Colts, the Pacers, the IU teams, and her favorite NASCAR drivers.
The family is conducting a memorial service at 11:30 a.m. on Saturday, November 19th at the First Presbyterian Church, 100 E Madison St. Franklin. The family will be receiving friends and family from 9:30 a.m. until the time of the service, on Saturday, at the church.
