Frances E. Whitesell

Of Gillett, PA was born December 8, 1916 in {city & state - family letting us know} the daughter of the late Bradley and Iva (Culver) Seymour, went home to be with her Lord on Tuesday, February 10, 2015 at St. Joseph's Hospital at the age of 98. She was preceded in death by her loving husband of 42 years, Clarence A. Whitesell, 4 brothers, 3 sisters and son-in-law, Paul Clark. She is survived by her beloved children: son, Stanley (Jean) Whitesell; daughter, Helen Clark; grandchildren: Clay (Colleen), Dawn (Bradley), Stephen (Cindy), Kimberly (John), Timothy (Valerie) and Heather; 10 great grandchildren, 1 great great granddaughter, several nieces, nephews, great nieces and great nephews. Frances was a member of the Fassett Baptist Church for many years. For 35 years she was a member of the Fassett Grange and was a dedicated EMT with the South Creek Ambulance. She loved the farming community, working with her husband on the farm and especially loved her cows. She was a hard worker, very generous, loved her family and enjoyed all of "her kids". She was an excellent cook and baker and will always be remembered for her famous apple pies and molasses cookies. Family and friends are invited to gather at the Olthof Funeral Home, Inc. 1050 Pennsylvania Ave. Elmira/Southport, NY on Friday, February 13, 2015 from 1:00 to 3:00 PM. Funeral Services honoring her life will follow the visitation at 3 PM. Pastor Scott Melott will celebrate Frances's service. Interment will take place privately at the convenience of her family in the Forest Lawn Memorial Park. In lieu of flowers memorial donations may be directed to the South Creek Ambulance Association 33338 Route # 14 Gillett, PA 16925 or to the Fassett Grangec/o Charles Lorenson 35336 Route # 14 Gillett, PA 16925. Frances's guestbook may be signed in obituaries at www.olthof.com