Debra Ann Larrison

Age 55, a dedicated and loved member of the Southside community, passed away very unexpectedly, Tuesday, May 11th, 2010 at home. She is survived by her loving husband William "Skip" Larrison of Elmira; daughters Laurie Larrison and Hope (Greg) Davis; grandchildren: Makenzie Bush, Joshua Bush, Jesse Bush, Alex Bush, Casey Bush, Amya Davis, Olivia Davis and Landon Davis; mother; Carol Curkendall; father; Richard C. Williams; sister; Linda (Scott) Morton, brother; Richard Todd Curkendall all of Elmira; sisters; Karen Ackerson of Horseheads, Kristy (Gary) Dolan of Lockhaven, PA; brothers in law;Jay (Claire) Larrison of Elmira, Mike (Kathy) Larrison, Walter Larrison, Danny Larrison, and sisters in law: Carol (Dale) Stewart all of Colorado Springs, Co, Cindy (Robert) Harrell of Houston, TX, brother in law; David Larrison of Raleigh, NC; beloved Aunt Doris (Bill) Quinn of Pine City; along with several nieces, nephews and cousins, as well as her dearest lifelong friends Sandy and Colin Brown of Elmira. Debbie is predeceased by her aunt, Phoebe Johnson, grandmother, Vivian VanZile, step father; Richard A. Curkendall, grandparents; Vern and Lena Leonard, Johnny and Ann Williams; mother and father in law; Patricia and George Larrison. Family and friends are invited to gather at the Olthof Funeral Home, Inc. 1050 Pennsylvania Avenue, Elmira/Southport, NY, 14904 Friday, May 14th, 2010 from 2:00PM to 4:00pm and again from 7:00PM to 9:00PM. A prayer service will be held there Saturday, May 15, 2010 at 9:00 AM followed by a Mass of Christian Burial will be held Saturday, May 15th, 2010 at St. Mary's Church, 224 W. Franklin Street, Elmira, NY at 10:00AM. Graveside Committal prayers will follow the Mass at the St. Peter and Paul's Cemetery, Elmira.All are invited to attend a fellowship at the St. Mary's Gymnasium. Debbie will be best remembered for her love and involvement of her grandchildren, her dinner parties, and creative decorating especially on the holidays. She was always willing to lend an ear to someone in need and offer her support if possible. She was an active member of the Red Hat Society (The Broad Squad). She enjoyed playing euchre at the Wellsburg Fire Department. Debbie was a member of the Elmira Heights American Legion Auxiliary and the Disabled American Vets Auxiliary. Debbie enjoyed the many friends and family at Lake Grove Park in Cayuta, NY. She enjoyed her craft club gals and her passion for her profession as a beautician. In lieu of flowers, please make donations to the Chemung Valley Multiple Sclerosis Association, P.O. Box 134, Elmira, NY 14902. A 'Candle of Remembrance' may be left for the family in obituaries atwww.olthof.com