Louella G. Christian

Christian, Louella Grover Age 90 formerly of 323 Larchmont Road Elmira, NY.Went home to be with her Lord, Tuesday, July 31, 2001at the Anderson Memorial Hospital, Anderson, SC. She was the widow of Roger S. Christian Sr. and the daughter of the late Frederick Harrison and Caroline Adele (Rhodimer) Grover. Mrs. Christian was born in Lawrenceville, PA. She was a member of Christ?s United Methodist Church, Elmira, NY and served as Recording Secretary of the Administrative Board. Louella retired from the Bendix Corporation as Executive Secretary after 35 years of faithful service. She was past President of the United Methodist Women, past President of Fidelis,served many years as chairman of the Parish Life Committee, past President of the Arnot Ogden Auxiliary with more than 5000 hours of volunteer service, 60 year member of the Elmira BPW, past President and Recording Secretary ? Elmira BPW, served as the District Director and State Recording Secretary ? NY State Federation, past President of the Elmira Travel Club, served as the State Conservation Chairman, and President Emeritus, past President of the Elmira Garden Club, member of the Clemens Center, Tanglewood, Bethany Auxiliary, AARP, RSVP, Gold Card Association, and served on many other community boards. She was also the past Matron in the Loyal Chapter Order of the Eastern Star. Her son and daughter-in-law, Roger S. and Mary Christian Jr. of Salem, SC; daughter and son-in-law, Carolyn Adele and Richard Buczkowski of Elmira, NY; along with 5 grandchildren and 4 great grandchildren, survive her. Louella was the last surviving member of her immediate family. Family and friends are invited to attend a Memorial Service to Celebrate Louella?s life on Wednesday, August 8, 2001 at 1:00 PM at the Christ?s United Methodist Church, 330 W. Church St., Elmira, NY. The Reverend Fred Kelsey will officiate. Interment will take place privately in the Woodlawn Cemetery at the convenience of the family. Memorial donations in Louella Grover Christian?s name may be directed to the Arnot Ogden Medical Center Memorial Fund, 600 Roe Ave., Elmira, NY 14901 or to a charity of ones choice. Arrangements have been entrusted to the Olthof Funeral Home, Inc. 1050 Pennsylvania Ave. Elmira, NY. A ?Candle of Memory? may be lit in Louella?s name at www.olthof.com.