Eleanor M. Rodgers

Passed away Monday, November 22, 2004 in the Chemung County Nursing Facility.She was predeceased by her beloved husband, Jerry Rodgers; daughter, Sylvia Fuller; granddaughter, Dawn Fuller; and brothers, Ralph and Clyde VanPatten.Eleanor is survived by her children, Maxine and Tom Manning of Elmira; Don Cole of Rochester; Terry and Jackie Cole of Waverly; stepsons, David (Marion) Rodgers of Roanoak, VA and Ted Rodgers of Washington; grandchildren, Theresa (Steve) Woodworth; Thomas (Paula) Manning; Donna (Paul) Steinhilper; David Manning; Michael Manning; Renae Cole; Frances Snyder; Beth (Dan) Bower; Lisa (Tom) Sterling; 11 great-grandchildren; several nieces, nephews, and dear friends, Marg Daniels and Dorothy Collson.Eleanor was a member of the Southside Baptist Church for many years; was a former member of the Elmira Eagles Club; liked to dance; and play cards, especially ?Spoons?.She enjoyed life to the fullest and loved spending time with her grandchildren.Family and friends are invited to call at the Olthof Funeral Home, Inc., 1050 Pennsylvania Ave., Elmira, NY on Wednesday, November 24, 2004 from 4 to 7 PM, with funeral services immediately following at 7 PM by Lay Pastor John P. Knapp.Interment will be in the Forest Lawn Memorial Park at the convenience of the family.Those wishing may leave a ?Candle of Remembrance? for the family in Obituaries at www.olthof.com.The family wishes to say a special thanks to the entire staff at the Chemung County Nursing Facility, especially those on the 2nd and 4th floors.