Mary Elizabeth Griff Wheeler

WHEELER, Mary
Elizabeth Griff
Beloved Mother, Grandmother and Great Grandmother
Age 84, of Elmira, NY entered into eternal rest on Saturday, October 4, 2008, peacefully at home surrounded by her loving family. She was born on December 8, 1923, the daughter of the late George and Marian (Arnold) Griff. Mary married the love of her life, Roger N. Wheeler on July 17, 1942; they spent more than 46 years of love and life together, until Roger's passing on February 9, 1989. Mary was a kind and gentle person who would help anyone in need. If you were feeling down Mary would always try to raise your spirits. She worked for many years at Oppenheim's Grocery and Convenient Food Mart; for the last nineteen years Mary has volunteered her time at St. Joseph's Hospital Gift Shop. She was a communicant of St. Mary's Church and a member of their Alter and Rosary Society of for many years. She is survived by her loving children and their spouses, William (Rebecca) Wheeler, of Elmira, NY, Thomas (Carla) Wheeler of Arvada, CO, Kathy (Jim) Dennison and Roxanne (Mike) Sullivan of Elmira, NY. Grandchildren, Christina Wheeler of Horseheads, NY, Kevin (Diana) Wheeler of Wasilla, AK, Tom (Kerri) Wheeler of Arvada, CO, Aaron (Veronica) Wheeler of Lewisville, CO Jamie (Shannon) Dennison of State College, PA, Joe (Amy) Dennison of Harrisburg, PA, Jenna (Andrew) Campbell of NYC, Kyle (Britney) Sullivan, Megan (Joe Thomas) Sullivan, and Taryn Sullivan all of Elmira, NY, Erin (Tom) McElligott of Boston, MA, and Kelly (Jeff Cook) Sullivan of Elmira, NY. Great-grandchildren, Gabriel and Seamus Wheeler of Alaska, Kyle, Dylan, Aspen and Solan Wheeler of Colorado, Willow and Ava (due December 2008) Dennison of State College, PA, Abby and Rhyan Dennison of Harrisburg, PA, Aiden and Breckin Sullivan of Elmira, NY, Tommy and Sophia McElligott of Boston, MA Kelly (Jeff Cook) Sullivan of Elmira, NY. Sisters-in-law, Lois Griff and Beverly (Arland) Phillips; brothers in-law, Petey Wheeler and Rexford (Jane) Wheeler; along with several nieces and nephews. In addition to her parents and spouse, Mary was predeceased by brothers and sisters, Joe (Mary), John (Mildred) and George Griff, Margaret (Leo) Luke, Gertrude (Al) Honan, June Wheeler; nephews, Norm Phillips, Bob Biewin, and Adam Roy. Family and friends are invited to call at Olthof Funeral Home, Inc., 1050 Pennsylvania Avenue, Elmira/Southport, NY on Tuesday, October 7, 2008, from 2:00 to 4:00 and 6:00 to 8:00 p.m. with words of tribute being offered by Rev. Douglas Hodge, Tuesday evening at 8:00 p.m. A Mass of Christian Burial will be held Wednesday at 10:00 a.m. in St. Mary's Church, Franklin St., Elmira, NY. Father Richard Farrell Celebrant. Immediately after the Mass, Mary will be laid to rest next to her beloved husband, Roger in Woodlawn National Cemetery, Elmira. Those wishing may make memorials to Southern Tier Hospice and Palliative Care, 11751 E. Corning Road, Corning, NY 14830 in Mary's name. A "Candle of Remembrance" may be left for the family in Obituaries at www.olthof.com