Obituary of Rosemary May

MAY, Rosemary A. of Center St. Horseheads passed away Sat. Nov. 11, 2017. Rosemary was predeceased by her husband, Ellwyn May in 2000. She is survived by her son and daughter, Joseph (Nancy) May of Carrollton, VA, Bonnie Milliman of Painted Post NY; Grandchildren, Justin (Amanda) May, Melissa (Ryan) Runge, Joel May, Stacy Milliman, and Carissa Milliman; Great grandchildren, Henry, Nicole and Lila; Maxwell and William; Several nieces and nephews of whom she was very fond. She was also predeceased by her siblings, Donald, Clifford, Meredith and Cecil Molyneux; Rosemary was a longtime member of Horseheads First United Methodist Church and active volunteer there. She attended Houghton College and graduated from Elmira College and retired from Big Flats Elementary having taught both 3rd and 4th grade for almost 30 years. She was a member of DAR, Horseheads Women’s Club, (AAUW) American Association of University Women and Retired Teachers Association. Rosemary was an Election Inspector with the County Board of Elections and also a member of the Chemung County Republican Party, participating in the Amory Houghton Campaign and was a member of the Horseheads American Legion. Rosemary also enjoyed traveling, skiing, and playing bridge. Family and friends are invited to call at the Barber Funeral Home 413 S. Main St. Horseheads on Tues. Nov. 14, 2017 from 4-6:00 pm. Her service will be celebrated in the First United Methodist Church 1034 W. Broad St. Horseheads, on Wed. Nov. 15, 2017 at 11:00 am. A time of fellowship and lunch will follow her service there in the adjoining fellowship hall. Burial service will be in Maple Grove Cemetery. Those wishing to remember Rosemary may do so with memorials to Living Memorial Endowment Fund of Horseheads First United Methodist Church 1034 W. Broad St. Horseheads NY 14845 or Horseheads American Legion 71 Old Ithaca Rd., Horseheads, NY 14845. Condolences at www.barberfuneralhome.com