Obituary of Thelma F. Granger

Mrs. Thelma "Tillie" Granger, 91, formerly of Fort Plain, NY died peacefully on Friday, July 30, 2010 following a short illness at the Palatine Nursing Home. Born in Maple Town, NY on April 28, 1919 she was the daughter of Thomas A. Francis and Lulu Whyland Francis. A lifelong area resident, Tillie graduated Fort Plain Central and then went to work for the district as a secretary retiring in 1982. She was a life member of the Order of the Eastern Star and served on the Board of Directors for the American Cancer Society and the Montgomery County Heart Association. Tillie was a member of the United Methodist Church of Fort Plain, and was married at the parsonage to Orville C. Granger on May 16, 1941. That union lasted 45 years until his passing on June 11, 1987. She was also predeceased by her sisters Evelyn F. Carron and Mildred R. Ford. Her family includes two sons; Brian F. Granger of Wales, MA and Wayne O. Granger of Cooperstown, NY; and her special daughter in law, Leslie K. Bell and her husband Rick of Palatine Bridge, NY. Tillie was the proud grandmother, "Nena" of Jason P. Granger and his wife Michelle of Schenectady, NY and Gavin B. Granger of Albany, NY. Many nieces, nephews and cousins also survive. A Service of Remembrance will be held graveside on Wednesday, August 4, 2010 at 11 o'clock at the Fort Plain Cemetery with the Rev. Alan Griffith presiding. Relatives and friends are invited to attend. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions in Tillie's memory may be made to the United Methodist Church of Fort Plain, The American Heart Association or the American Cancer Society in care of the funeral home office. Arrangements have been entrusted to the Lenz & Betz Funeral Home, 69 Otsego Street, Canajoharie, NY 13317.