For her - yes, for you - no since you are older than 70 1/2 and cannot contribute to a Traditional IRA.
However, you must have at least as much earned compensation (money that you worked for) as the contribution. On a joint return either spouse that works can have the earned income.
**Disclaimer: This post is for discussion purposes only and is NOT tax advice. The author takes no responsibility for the accuracy of any information in this post.**
