Rae Wheelock

WHEELOCK, (Smith), Rae Una, age 80, of Plant City and formerly of Syracuse, passed away on Saturday, December 27, 2003. Mrs. Wheelock was born April 13, 1923 in Watervale, N.Y., she was the daughter of the late Ray St. Elmo and Alice Ella (Goodhue) Smith. Rae grew up on her parents farm and graduated from Pompey High School as Salutatorian of her class in 1940. She worked as a billing clerk in Syracuse before her marriage and becoming lifetime helpmate in numerous capacities for the family business of Wheelock's Rides and Concession. A gentle and easy-going soul, her joys in life included nature walks, swimming at the beach, caring for her plants and animals, sightseeing and dining out, reading, playing cards and scrabble, and various church organizations. Rae was predeceased by her husband, Avery Harrison Wheelock in 1992, and her brother Vance Smith formerly of LaFayette, N.Y. Survivors include two sons, Avery D. Wheelock, and Andrew L. Wheelock, both of Syracuse; two daughters, Carol A. H all of Columbia, Conn., and Linda L. Wheelock of Plant City; 10 grandchildren; and 22 great- grandchildren. She also leaves behind a sister, Alice Capparelli of Tully, N.Y.; two nieces; and a nephew. A memorial service will be held on Tuesday, December 30, 2003, 2:00 p.m. at Shiloh Baptist Church. Burial will be held in Belle Isle Cemetery in Camillius, N.Y. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Shiloh Baptist Church, 1104 Cason Street, Plant City. Wells Memorial Funeral Home Lacey McClellan and Staff 813-752-1111