Obituary of Patricia S. Emery

Patricia (Stillman) Emery, 78, of Montour Falls, NY went home to be with the Lord on Saturday, November 27, 2021. She was a beloved wife, mother, sister, aunt, cousin and friend. Patricia was born in Cortland, NY, the daughter of the late Henry "Hank" Stillman and Nannette Weirick Wakefield. She was a 1961 graduate of Virgil Central School. Her employment career started at Sears and Roebuck in Cortland, NY; followed by Jerry's Boatarama in Watkins Glen, NY; Law Offices of Osco Peterson and James Halpin in Odessa, NY; Weiler Surveying & Tax Mapping in Horseheads NY and last the County of Schuyler HR Department where she retired in 2012. After retirement, Pat worked part time as a clerk for the Town of Montour until 2019. In her spare time, Pat was an avid reader, she enjoyed crocheting and working in her flower beds. She was full of fun, laughter and had a wonderful sense of humor. Pat is survived by her husband of 60 years, Raymond Emery; son, Dean (Toby) Emery of Orlando, FL and daughter, Darlene Emery Munroe of Montour Falls, NY; sisters, Charlotte Carter of Cortland, NY and Denise (David) Primeaux of Abbeville, LA; brother William Wakefield of Grand Rapids, MI; and special niece, Jodi Sangiorgi McLyman of Fayetteville, NY. Also surviving her are her sisters-in-law, brother-in-law, and several nieces, nephews and cousins. The family would like to extend their sincere thanks to all who cared for her, the staff at Arnot Ogden, Odessa Rescue, Schuyler Ambulance and caring neighbors. Also many thanks to all family and friends who prayed for her during her illness. In honor of her wishes, a celebration of her life will be at the family's convenience. An interment will be planned at a later date at the Virgil Cemetery in Virgil, NY. Memorial donations may be made in her memory to a charity of your choice.