SYRACUSE — Elinor E. Avery, 77, Plymouth, formerly of Syracuse, passed away Friday, May 4, 2018, in McAllen, Texas.
She was born July 17, 1940, in Warsaw, to John and Francis Estep Holloway.
She graduated in 1958 from Syracuse High School and was married on June 5, 1971, in Syracuse, to Frederick L. “Fred” Avery, who survives.
She retired from Monsanto Corp., Ligonier, after 35-plus years of service and was at that time the highest ranking female employee at the plant. She lived most of her life in the Syracuse/Plymouth area and wintered in McAllen.
She was a member of the Order of Eastern Star, Goshen, and American Legion Auxiliary, Syracuse, and enjoyed crafts.
She is survived by her husband, Fred Avery, Plymouth; a daughter, Joni (Vivin) Pearson, McKinney, Texas; a son, David (Karen) Denney, Plymouth; a stepson, Fred (Cheryl) Avery, Wakarusa; five grandchildren; one great-granddaughter; a sister, Mary Bowlin, Fort Wayne; and a brother, John Holloway, Syracuse.
She was preceded in death by her parents; grandson, Vincent Soto; and two brothers, Hallie and Ashley Holloway.
Visitation will be from 4 to 8 p.m. Wednesday, May 9, at Owen Family Funeral Home, 1001 S. Huntington St., Syracuse.
Funeral services will be at 11 a.m. Thursday, May 10, in the funeral home with Pastor Kirk Barger of Wawasee Community Bible Church officiating. Burial will follow in Syracuse Cemetery.
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Memorials to the American Legion Post 223 Auxiliary.
To send condolences to the family in memory of Elinor Avery, visit www.owenfamilyfuneralhome.com.
