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Elizabeth E. DeVries

1917 - 2019

BORN

1917

DIED

2019

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Sullivan's Funeral Home - Horseheads

365 East Franklin St. at Rt. 13

Horseheads, New York

Elizabeth DeVries Obituary

Elizabeth E. deVries

Elmira, NY - Age 102, of Elmira, NY passed away Saturday, May 4, 2019. Betty was born on March 22, 1917, a daughter of the late Clyde Vincent and Lydia Weed (William Morgan) Vincent. She was predeceased by her husband, Marion "Cal" deVries, daughter, Ann Madison, granddaughter, Neva Arms, and five siblings. She is survived by her children, Ron Scholtisek, Kathy Capozzi, Joyce Arms, and Glenn Scholtisek; grandchildren, Lori, Tracey, Eric, Yvonne, Dina, Dawn, Joe, James, Chad, Michael; seventeen great grandchildren; three great great grandchildren, brother, Fred (Mary) Morgan; and several extended family members. Betty was blessed with many active years in organizations in the community. Her hobbies included bowling, Eastern Star and all other ES associations, faithful church goer and will be lovingly remembered for the care and thoughtfulness of raising her family. The family will welcome relatives and friends to Sullivan's Funeral Home, 365 E. Franklin St. at Rt. 13, Horseheads, NY on Friday, May 10, 2019 from 4 - 7 PM with her Funeral Services to follow. She will be laid to rest at the convenience of the family at Maple Gove Cemetery on Saturday, May 11, 2019. Those wishing to remember Betty please consider memorials to Lake Street Presbyterian Church 300 Lake St., Elmira, NY 14901 in her memory. Condolences and words of comfort may be expressed at Betty's book of memories at www.sullivansfuneralhome.com

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Published by Star-Gazette from May 7 to May 9, 2019.

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Sheila Edwards

May 12, 2019

Kathy, so sorry to read about the passing of your Mom. She was such a beautiful and caring person and I am so happy I was able to know and work with her so many year ago! Cherish your memories!

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Dixie Rhodes

May 8, 2019

So sorry for your lost, Lori

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100th birthday

Michael Capozzi

May 7, 2019

The sweetest, kindest, most loving person. I will miss you Gram. ❤

Chad Scholtisek

May 7, 2019

I will miss you Gram! I Love you.

Yvonne Madison

May 7, 2019

May you be at peace for eternity.
Bless our family with your strength .
Always, Yvonne and Joseph

Yvonne Madison

May 7, 2019

Yvonne Madison

May 7, 2019

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