It is with sadness that I send the news of Velma Bliss’s passing. She was a wonderful woman who lived a long and wonderful life. Please keep her family in your prayers…
In Loving Memory
Velma Wallace Bliss, 102, of Warsaw formerly of Perry passed away on Saturday, October 28, 2017 at the Wyoming County Community Hospital in Warsaw. Velma was born in Hume, NY on August 17, 1915 a daughter of the late John and Minnie (Beardsley) Hotchkiss.
She was a graduate of Gainesville High School. She retired from M&T Bank in Perry where she was a teller from 1959-1979.
She was a member of First United Methodist Church in Perry, the Mutual Friends Club in Perry and Order of Eastern Star Chapter # 497 in Perry.
She enjoyed playing bridge, crocheting, sitting on the front porch at 30 Lakeview Ave at Silver Lake visiting with friends and family, she loved visits from her children and grandchildren.
She is survived by her daughter: Sharon (Craig) Pratt of Webster, 2 grandsons: Douglas Pratt of Pittsford, Christopher (Diana) Pratt of Irondequoit, 3 great grandchildren: Timothy, Madelyn and William Pratt, Elwin’s children: Ron (Judy) Bliss of Concord, NC, Gloria (Cliff) Johnston Sr. of Bolivar, 3 sister-in-laws: Arlene Baker, Eleanor Quandt and Ruth Wallace all of Warsaw, along with many of Elwin’s grandchildren and great grandchildren.
Along with her parents she is preceded in death by her first husband: Howard Wallace who passed in 1982, newborn son: Braden Wallace, second husband: Elwin Bliss who passed away in 1992, siblings: Maxine Latham, Pauline Bliss, Violet York and Merlin Hotchkiss, Elwin’s grandson: Cliff Johnston Jr.
Family and friends may call from 1-2pm on Saturday November 4th at the Eaton-Watson Funeral Home LLC. 98 North Main St. in Perry where services will follow at 2pm.
She will be laid to rest in Grace Cemetery in Castile, NY.
Memorial contributions can be made to A New Start Kitty Rescue 6342 Denton Corners Rd. Castile, New York 14427, First United Methodist Church 35 Covington St. Perry, NY 14530 or to the Order of Eastern Star Chapter # 497 C/O Carol Preen 19 Chestnut St. Perry, NY 14530.
From the Silver Lake Institute:
(We will be Lighting her Candle at the Lakewide Memorial Service and presenting a rose to her daughter,
Sharon (Craig) Pratt at 10:30 am on July 29, 2018 at Epworth Hall in the Silver Lake Institute)
(First Published online by Eaton Watson Funeral Home)
(Also appears on the Silver Lake Institute Blog Obituary Page)
The Rev. Greg Franklin, SLI Chaplain
Kellie Milhollen
Administrative Assistant
Perry First United Methodist Church
(585) 237-5369From the Silver Lake Institute:
(We will be Lighting her Candle at the Lakewide Memorial Service and presenting a rose to her daughter,
Sharon (Craig) Pratt at 10:30 am on July 29, 2018 at Epworth Hall in the Silver Lake Institute)
(First Published online by Eaton Watson Funeral Home)
(Also appears on the Silver Lake Institute Blog Obituary Page)
The Rev. Greg Franklin, SLI Chaplain
