This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Author: JeanKayMorse38 Surnames: Wilcox, Schirmer, Howes, Thomas, Schutz, Grote, Hotchkiss, Classification: obituary Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.northam.usa.states.newyork.counties.allegany/10125/mb.ashx Message Board Post: Obit: The Evening Tribune, Hornell, NY; Mar 01, 2011 @ 09:11 AM Dansville, N.Y. - Thelma J. Wilcox-Schirmer, passed away early Sunday afternoon (Feb. 27, 2011) at her home. Thelma was born in Canaseraga, the daughter of Lester and Ruth (Howes)?Thomas. She grew up in the Canaseraga area. As a young girl she moved to Dansville and had resided in the Dansville area most of her life. Thelma and her first husband Wayne Wilcox were married and together raised a son, Carleton. Wayne and Carleton both predeceased Thelma. Thelma and her second husband Donald Schirmer were married and he survives. Thelma was an interior decorator as she owned and operated Wilcox Furniture Company for many years. As an accomplished interior decorator, her home was her showcase as well as her pride and joy. Thelma enjoyed going out to eat, playing cards, especially pitch, and she loved going shopping. However her greatest joy throughout the years was her German Shepherd dogs, and especially her beloved Ebony. A special accomplishment of hers was being awarded the 1999 Town of West Sparta Senior Citizen of the Year Award. Thelma was predeceased by her parents, Lester and Ruth Thomas; her husband, Wayne Wilcox; and her son, Carleton Wilcox. She is survived by her husband, Donald Schirmer; her grandchildren, Todd Wilcox and Tim (Traci) Wilcox; her great-grandchildren, Zachary, Julie and Bethany Wilcox; her daughter-in-law, Beatrice Wilcox; her sister, Marilyn Grote; five nieces; close friends, Dorothy and Bill Schutz; along with many other close friends and caregivers. Thelma's family and friends may call from 4-8 p.m. Wednesday at her home of 8930 Dansville-Mt. Morris Rd., Dansville. Her funeral service will be at 11 a.m. Thursday at her home, with the Reverend David Hotchkiss officiating. Memorial contributions in Thelma J. Wilcox-Schirmer's memory may be made to the Humane Society of Livingston County, P.O. Box 233, Avon, N.Y. 14414. Thelma's family has been assisted by the St. George-Stanton Funeral Home, 109 West Naples St., Wayland. Important Note: The author of this message may not be subscribed to this list. If you would like to reply to them, please click on the Message Board URL link above and respond on the board.