Nelda C. Holton

Age 76, formerly of Sebring Ave., Pine City, NY went home to be with her Lord March 6, 2003 at the Green Home in Wellsboro, PA, where she most recently resided. She was born June 7, 1926 in Rutland Township, PA, the daughter of Charles H. and Ruby (Hoag) Cook. Nelda was preceded in death by her father, Charles in 1959; mother, Ruby in 1965; sister, Fern Cook in 1919. She is survived by her loving sons and daughter-in-laws, Brett and Lori Holton of Elmira, NY; Kevin and Molly Holton of Wellsboro, PA; beloved grandchildren, Benjamin and Audrey Holton; Victoria Holton; sister and brother-in-law, Ina and Darwin Neal of Mansfield. PA; brother, Carlyle Cook of Horseheads, NY; along with several nieces and nephews. Nelda was the Town Historian for the Town of Southport from 1968 to 2000. From 1982 to 1998 she wrote articles for the Horseheads paper, ?The Chemung Valley Reporter?. She was also a member of the Chemung County Historical Society and wrote many articles for their journals. She had a great love for history throughout her life. Nelda was a member of the Pennsylvania Avenue United Methodist Church, a former member of the Chemung County Chapter of D.A.R., and a member of the Order of the Eastern Star # 323 Big Flats Chapter. In 1989 she retired from the Broadway Animal Hospital after several years of faithful and dedicated service. Family and friends are invited to call at the Olthof Funeral Home, Inc., 1050 Pennsylvania Ave., Elmira, NY on Sunday, March 9, 2003 from 6 to 8 PM. Calling hours will also be held on Monday, March 10, 2003 from 10 ? 11 AM in the Pennsylvania Ave. United Methodist Church, 1238 Pennsylvania Ave., Pine City, NY 14871. Funeral services will follow at 11:00 AM. Her Pastor and friend, the Reverend William Vallet will officiate. Interment will follow in the Jobs Corners Cemetery Jobs Corners, PA. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations in Nelda?s name may be directed to the Pennsylvania Avenue United Methodist Church Memorial Fund or to the Salvation Army, 414 Lake Street, Elmira, NY 14901. A Candle of Remembrance may be left for the family at www.olthof.com.