Obituary of Florence E. Clemons

Florence E. Clemons Of Lowman NY, died May 25, 2012 at home. She was born June 9, 1922 in Elmira NY, the fourth child of six to Florence E. (Buss) and Daniel F. Collins, 771 Harper St. She was predeceased by her husband Steward E. Clemons Sr. on Aug. 27, 2000; daughter Beth Clemons 2012; step-daughter-in-law, Betty Strawn Clemons 2004; sister and brother-in-law Margaret and Ralph Straight 2009; brother Daniel "Fran" Collins 1992; sister Loretta Hintz 1999; sister Geraldine Kruckow 1986; brother-in-law Andrew Kruckow 1992; brother Joseph Collins 2003; sister-in-law Vera Collins 2009; sister-in-law Geraldine Clemons 2009; sister-in-law Helen Clemons 2005; brother-in-law and sister-in-law Alpha and Alberta Clemons 1989; step great granddaughters Krista Favoccia 1990 and Jessica Clemons 2010; niece Linda Birk 2003; nephew Daniel Collins 1996. She is survived by her two daughters Jean of Ithaca, Mary of Syracuse and step-son (the son she never had) Steward E. Jr. of Franklin NC; six step grandchildren; 15 step great grandchildren; 9 step great great grandchildren; 7 nieces and nephews; 15 grand nieces and nephews along with several cousins. In her younger years she was a Girl Scout leader, 4 H leader, sat on Baldwin Town Grievance Board and belonged to Home Bureau as well as being a full time home maker and stay at home mom. Friends and family are invited to McInerny Funeral Home, corner of W. Water and Walnut Streets, on Saturday, June 2, 2012 from noon to 2:00 pm. A funeral service will follow at 2:00 p.m. In lieu of flowers please make contributions to a charity of your choice.