Obituary of Delores Louise Palmer

PALMER , DELORES LOUISE Age 89 of Horseheads , NY went to be with her Lord on Monday September 5 , 2016. Mrs. Palmer was born May 14 , 1927 in Elmira , NY the daughter of the late Harry and Deletha Gardner Johnson . She married her husband , Francis D. "Bud" Palmer, in 1946 and he pre-deceased her on November 20 , 1999. Louise worked at The Tasty Shop Restaurant in Hanover Square , Bell's Pantry in Elmira Heights and was a retired School Bus Driver for The Horseheads School District . She was also pre-deceased by her daughter Bonnie Austin , her son Joseph Palmer , her grandson Scott Palmer Sr. , and brothers Emery Johnson and Frank E. Johnson. Louise loved her family and friends and treasured the time she spent with them . Louise is survived by her children : Delores "Dolly" & John LaVigne of Elmira , NY and Edgewater , Florida , Ray "Butch" & Jackie Palmer of Horseheads , NY , Diana & Lacy Little of Horseheads , NY , Sheila & James Comfort of Horseheads , NY , Gary & Darla Palmer of Horseheads , NY , and Cindy & Tom Ruggiero of Wheatfield , NY, Albert Austin of Horseheads, NY, and Diana Grinolds of Watkins Glen , NY ; several grandchildren , great grandchildren , and great- great grandchildren ; brother : Roger & Karon Johnson of Horseheads , NY ; sister-in-law : Barbara Mower (Mrs. Frank) Johnson of Millport , NY ; brother-in-law: Albert Austin of Horseheads , NY ; several nieces , nephews , grand nieces , grand nephews , cousins , extended family and a host of caring friends . Relatives and friends are invited to call at the LYNCH FUNERAL HOME 318 WEST BROAD STREET HORSEHEADS , NY on Friday September 9 , 2016 from 2-4 and 6-9 PM. Mrs. Palmer's Funeral Services will be held at the Funeral Home on Saturday September 10 , 2016 at 10 AM with Rev Andrew Gable and Louise's brother Roger Johnson officiating. Louise will be laid to rest next to her beloved husband Francis in Maple Grove Cemetery in Horseheads , NY . It was Louise's wish that in lieu of flowers she be remembered through memorials to The Arctic League 249 West Clinton Street Elmira , NY 14901 or The Alzheimer's Association Rochester and Finger Lakes Region C/O Elmira Sattelite Office 425 Pennsylvania Avenue P.O. Box 588 Elmira, NY 14902-0588. Words of Condolence and Memories may be sent to www.lynchsfuneralhome.com .