Violet Jean Parmelee

VIOLET JEAN SEVERANCE-PARMELEEOf Elmira, NYWas born March 25, 1925 in Montdale, PA the daughter of the late Leo G. and Ethel (Miller) Severance, went home to be with her Lord on Saturday, August 30, 2008 at the age of 83. Her parents, Leo and Ethel of Hornell, husband, Eugene H. Parmelee, son, Ronald Parmelee, brothers, Robert and Richard, sister, Marge and granddaughter, Shannon all predeceased her. She is survived by her beloved children, Sheri Bollen of Elmira, NY; Jeff Parmelee of North Carolina; Kathy (Jim) Voorhees of Lowman, NY; Pam (John) Pepper of Elmira, NY; sister and brother-in-law, Leona (George) Fronk of Hornell, NY; along with 11 grandchildren, 19 great grandchildren and 14 great great grandchildren. Violet was a strong, proud independent woman who raised 5 children and her grandson, Konrad by herself! She had a great sense of humor and was loved by all and will be deeply missed. Family and friends are invited to gather at the Olthof Funeral Home, Inc. 1050 Pennsylvania Ave. Elmira, NY on Wednesday, September 3, 2008 from 3:00 to 5:00 PM. Funeral services honoring her life will follow the visitation. (5 PM) The Reverend David Daniels will celebrate Violets service. Interment will take place privately in the Woodlawn Cemetery at the convenience of the family. Memorial donations will be accepted to offset the cost of Violets headstone. Envelopes will be available at the funeral home.