Florence A. Ellison

Florence A. EllisonAge 106, was born June 13, 1909 in Pine City, NY the daughter of the late Albert and Lena (Jaynes) Ashdown passed away peacefully on Sunday, June 21, 2015 at Bethany Manor in Horseheads. She was preceded in death by her parents, loving husband, John Ellison; sister, Alberta Peckens; brother-in-law, Boyd Reese. She is survived by her beloved sister, Ennis Reese; nieces, Marietta White and Patricia (Leonard) Parren; nephew, James (Bonnie) Reese; cousin, Mary Liz Jerram; along with many great nieces and great nephews. Florence was a life member and supporter of the Pine City Baptist Church. For many years she worked side by side with her husband at their business, Johnnies Wayside Grocery in Webb Mills. She was a wonderful seamstress and artist with much of her artwork on display at the Arnot Art Museum as well as murals she painted in local churches. She was also very fond of her dogs and horses. Family and friends are invited to attend a Service of Remembrance celebrating this Centurion's life on Sunday, June 28, 2015 at 10:00 AM at the Pine City Baptist Church 1516 Pennsylvania Ave. Pine City, NY. Reverend Chester Williams will officiate. She will be laid to rest with her beloved husband John in the Forest Lawn Memorial Park. Florence's guestbook may be signed in obituaries at www.olthof.com