Ruth N. Parmley

GENOA - Ruth N. Parmley, 92, went home to be with her Lord on Dec. 18, 2012. Ruth was born in Candor, on Feb. 22, 1919, daughter of the late Nicholas And Blanche (Lovejoy) Bates. Her family moved to Genoa when Ruth was 22 where she would maintain her residence in her childhood home until her passing. She married the late Elwood Parmley in 1939 and they remained life long residents of the Genoa area. After working for a number of years at Smith Corona, Ruth then went on to work as one of the first youth counselors at the Lansing Girls School. She enjoyed working with the resident and retired from there with many fond memories and stories she loved to share about 'her girls.' Ruth was also a member of the Scipio Baptist Church. She will be remembered for her strength of character, her devotion to God and her family, as well as her quick wit and endless supply of clever puns. Ruth is survived by her son, Fay Parmley; her daughter, Joyce Chamberlain; grandchildren, Scott Chamberlain, Michelle (Douglas) Milliman, Kelli Parmley, Sheila Parmley, Michael (Sonia) Parmley; six great-grandchildren and several nieces and nephews. Besides her parents, Ruth was predeceased by Elwood, her loving husband of 66 years; grandson, Fay ('Petey') Parmley Jr.; son-in-law, W. Eugene Chamberlain and daughter-in-law, Cheryl (Redder) Parmley. In accordance with her wishes, there were no public calling hours. A private graveside service was held at East Venice Cemetery. Those wishing to make memorial contributions are asked to consider Scipio Baptist Church, PO Box 10, Union Springs, NY 13160, or Genoa Fire Department 10015 Route 90, Genoa, NY 13071. To send a message to the family, sign our guest book at www.auburnpub.com and click on obituaries.