Virginia Maynard

Maynard, Virginia Culver, age 77, a lifelong resident of Gillett, Pennsylvania, peacefully passed into rest Saturday, November 24th, 2001 at the Arnot Ogden Medical Center. Virginia was born the beloved daughter of the late Ulysses and Jennie Queal Culver on November 14th, 1924 in Gillett.Virginia was the loving wife to the late Rexford L. Maynard. Together they shared 57 loving years filled with priceless memories. Surviving Virginia are: her devoted children; Janice and Gary Finnerty of Gouverneur, NY, Pat Brewer of Gillett, PA, Carlton and Jackie Maynard of Waverly, NY, Donna and Wendell Harkness of Gillett, PA, 18 grandchildren and step-grandchildren, 27 great grandchildren, sister; Aelicia and David Byork of Wolcott, NY, several nieces and nephews, sisters-in-law; Carmela Culver of Gillett, PA, daughter-in-law; Marjorie Brock of Rockingham, NC and brothers and sisters-in-law: Lynn and Ruth Maynard, Lester and Bertha Maynard all of Gillett, PA. Virginia is predeceased by her husband Rexford L. Maynard, sons; Kenneth and Richard Maynard, granddaughter; Kathy Chapman, great-grandson Matthew Hammond, father; Ulysses F. Culver, mother; Jennie Queal Culver and brothers Ulysses R. and Arthur H. Culver. Family and friends are invited to call at the Olthof Funeral Home, Inc. 1050 Pennsylvania Avenue Elmira, NYTuesday, November 27th, 2001 6:00PM to 9:00PM and Wednesday, November 28th, 2001 11:00AM to 1:00PM. Funeral services will be held at the conclusion of the calling hours at 1:00PM. The Reverend Donald Rockwell will officiate with the Reverend Donald Maynard nephew assisting and Reverend Charles Root sharing in graveside committal prayers at the Gillett Cemetery, Gillett, PA. Those close to Virginia knew her best for her love and devotion to her loving husband Rex and the family they shared. Devoting all her love to her children, grandchildren and great-grandchildren was what she loved the most. Leading her family to a strong faith in the Lord was something that Virginia always made time for. That is why she could also devote so much time to her Church family whom she loved, at the Fassett Baptist Church. Virginia served her church as past Trustee, Deaconess, flower committee member, Sunday School Teacher, Vacation Bible School Teacher and organizer of most church functions and dinners. Virginia also had a wonderful love of the community that surrounded her and Rex. Early on, they saw that the area would be better served with a fireman?s auxiliary. Together, with the help of other community members, they organized the first South Creek Volunteer Fire Department Women?s Auxiliary. Her devotion to her community did not stop there. Virginia and Rex also spent many hours with the South Creek Volunteer Ambulance Squad. This was a task she never minded because she was always able to be next to Rex. They also loved the many friends they made through the years. They were also involved with the South Creek Senior Citizens Center and Fassett Grange.Throughout her lifetime, Virginia Maynard made a loving mark on both the communities of Fassett and Gillett. Though Virginia has joined those whom she has missed, her accomplishments and love will never fade. We will all miss her. Those wishing may make memorials in Virginia?s name to the Fassett Baptist Church, RR 4, Gillett, PA 16925 or to the charity of one?s choice. A ?Candle of Memory? may be lit in Virginia Maynard?s name at www.olthof.com.