Eloise S. Light

Eloise Shriner Light died Friday, January 23, 2015, in Montour Falls, N.Y. at the age of 95. Born in Trumansburg, NY, to parents Howard Shriner and Estella Wilcox Shriner, Eloise married William H. Light in 1937. She raised five children and worked as a Medical Records Librarian at Cornell University. Eloise was predeceased by her husband of 61 years, her sons, Gary E. Light and Randy Light, brothers Arthur and Harold Shriner, and sister Wilma Russell. Surviving children are Linda (Walter) Lafford of Colorado , Raymond (Manxuan) Light of Brooktondale, NY, Rachel Brown of Leland, N.C., and daughter-in-law, Nancy G. Light of Clarence, NY. Also survived by grandchildren Garner (Judy) Light and Erik (Maria) Light, Julie (Bryan) Meck , Adam (Catherine) Smith, Sharon (James) Hall, Korey (Stuart) Giordano, and Jenna (Charlee) Brown. Great grandchildren: Kate & Mitchel Light, Pierce Meck , Corissa, Shaina, & Aaron Smith, Kali & Kason Giordano, and Hailey Brown-Chanthanak. Also a niece and nephews. Ellie was able to remain at home until last year due to the loving care of her son and his wife, Raymond and Manxuan Light, and her visiting caregiver of many years, Susan Borne. The family would also like to recognize the gentle care given to her in this last year by the Seneca View Nursing Home staff. Eloise leaves behind a delightful sense of humor and her love for the family who admired her strength and courage throughout her life. Burial services will be held this summer with a family gathering in her honor. Caring assistance provided by MacPherson Funeral Home, Newark Valley, N.Y. Memories/condolences may be shared in Eloises Guest Book at macphersonfh.com. Donations in her memory may be made to Slaterville Volunteer Fire and Ambulance Company, Slaterville Springs, NY 14881