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Shirley R. Cramer

By T.J. Woodward

Shirley R. Cramer, 84 of Attica, passed away on Thursday May 29, 2014 at home. She was born December 29, 1929 in Pembroke to the late Alvin (May Arnold) Mellenthin. Mrs. Cramer is preceded in death by her husband Robert Cramer; daughter Roberta Cramer Dennis; brothers Allan, Norwood, Earl and Arnold; sisters Carol and Arlene.

Mrs. Cramer was the valedictorian of her high school class in Alexander and went on to receive her Associates Degree from GCC. She retired as a Registered Nurse in 1992 from the former Genesee Memorial Hospital in Batavia. She was a lifelong member of the Alexander United Methodist Church and member of the Church Choir. Mrs. Cramer was a Hospice volunteer and WNY Gas & Steam Engine Association in Alexander. 

She is survived by sons David of Aurora IL; Carl (Laura) of Pauls Valley, OK; Mark of Daytona Beach, FL; Jeffrey (Susan) of Attica; Terry (Sue) Cramer of Rochester; daughter Laurie Cramer of Alexander; 27 grandchildren, 33 great-grandchildren, 3 great-great-grandchildren along with many nieces and nephews.

Friends are invited to call on Saturday May 31, 2014 from 3 to 7 PM at Marley Funeral Home, LLC. 135 Main Street Attica, NY 14011. A 2:00 PM Funeral Service will be held on Sunday June 1, 2014 at the Alexander United Methodist Church 10540 Main St. Alexander, NY 14005. She will be laid to rest in Forest Hill Cemetery, Attica.

In lieu of flowers memorials may be made to HomeCare & Hospice 450 North Main St. Warsaw, NY 14569 or to the Wyoming County SPCA 808 Creek Road Attica, NY 14011. For more information please call (585) 591-1212 or to leave a message of condolence please visit www.marleyfuneralhome.com. Arrangements completed by Marley Funeral Home, LLC. 135 Main St. Attica, New York 14011.

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