CRAWFORDVILLE, FLORIDA – Marie “Midge” McElhaney Bussey, age 71, of Crawfordville, Florida, passed away on March 13, 2026.
Midge was born on June 25, 1954, in Torrington. She moved to the Tallahassee area 40 years ago with her family but she never left her Wyoming roots behind. She spent her early years as a devoted homemaker while raising her boys. She would later work in retail until she retired in 2016. Midge was the kind of person who would support, help, and do anything for anyone. If you met her, you instantly felt like family. She had a deep thirst for knowledge, was an avid reader, especially drawn to history and her family’s genealogy. Midge embraced life fully and welcomed everyone who entered hers. Her contagious laugh, her stories, and her kind-hearted presence touched countless lives.
Midge married her husband, Dave, in 1972. For more than 50 years, they shared a lifetime of adventures and lived life to its fullest through all its trials and triumphs. The love she had for her sons, grandchildren and great-grandchildren ran deep: she cherished them with all her heart and soul.
Midge is survived by her son Scott (Alison Bussey: her grandchildren Chayton (Riley) Bussey, Caylie (Dylan) Atkins, and Cayden Bussey; and her great-grandchildren Baker Bussey and Briar Atkins. She is also survived by her sister Virginia Becker, along with numerous nieces, nephews, great-nieces, and great-nephews.
She was preceded in death by her husband Loren “Dave” Bussey and her son Paul David Bussey; her parents Elmer and Virginia (Davis) McElhaney; her brother J.A. McElhaney; her sister Marleen Shively: and her niece Ashley Carpenter.
Midge will be cremated and laid to rest eternally with her husband and son.
A family graveside service will be held at Memory Gardens at a later date.
Cards or condolences may be sent c/o Scott Bussey at 77 Decey Wallace Lane Crawfordville, Florida 32327.
