Funeral services for Emma L. Terwilliger, age 81 of Heuvelton, will be held on Monday (Feb 6, 2017) at 2:00pm at the Fox & Murray Funeral Home. Burial will be in the spring at Hillcrest Cemetery.
Calling hours will be held also on Monday from 12:00pm until the time of the funeral service. Mrs. Terwilliger passed away on Thursday (Feb 2, 2017) at the Riverledge Healthcare Facility surrounded by her loving family.
Surviving are her children Mark Terwilliger, John Terwilliger and Lora (Craig) Martin all of Heuvelton; grandchildren Amber Martin, Katie Terwilliger both of Heuvelton, Kristi (Tim) Leaman of Germany and Kari Terwilliger of Binghamton; great-grandchildren Cole & Hailey Rickett and Asher & Ava Leaman and a brother John (Joan) Willard of Heuvelton.
Emma was born on March 29, 1935 in Heuvelton NY, a daughter of the late Ward & Leona (Lytle) Willard. She graduated from Heuvelton Central School and continued her education at the Effey Lou Wallace Business School in Ogdensburg. She later married Robert J. Terwilliger on May 19, 1955. He predeceased her in July of 2012.
During her career she was employed at McCadam Cheese briefly, Canton Savings & Loan and later owned and operated the Village Shop in Heuvelton from 1977 – 1983. She enjoyed eating out, reading, crocheting, flower gardening, painting, her pet dogs and being around her family.
Memorial contributions can be made to the St. Lawrence County SPCA , 6718 NY-68, Ogdensburg, NY 13669; Heuvelton Fire Department, 95 State Street, Heuvelton, NY 13654; or the Heuvelton Methodist Church, 31 Lisbon Street; Heuvelton, NY 13654. Condolences can also be shared online at www.foxandmurrayfuneralhome.com.