Edna Mae GIGEE, 99, of Bolivar Road, Wellsville, NY, died
Wednesday, September 27, 2017 in Highland Park Rehabilitation and Nursing
Center, Wellsville, NY. Born January 24,
1918, in Friendship, NY, she was the daughter of Eugene Talbert and Veronica
Mae Hall Bidwell. On May 4, 1940, in
Belmont, NY, she married Wayne Francis Gigee, who predeceased her in 1994. A graduate of Friendship High School, she was
employed by Moore Turbine during World War II as a lathe operator. She and her husband operated a dairy farm on
Fords Brook in the 1940’s and 1950’s and later owned and operated Gigee’s Store
on Bolivar Road for 24 years. She was a
dedicated volunteer at Jones Memorial Hospital for more than 20 years and
delivered Meals on Wheels after her retirement.
She was a member of the Scio Senior Citizens and the Richburg Senior
Citizens Club. Surviving are: two daughters, Phyllis Jean (Lewis) Brandes
of Campbell, NY and Mary Ann (Frederick) Muhleisen of Arkport, NY; seven grandchildren; 19 great-grandchildren; a brother, Wayne Bidwell of Belmont, NY; and 13 nieces and nephews. In addition to her husband, she was
predeceased by four brothers, Clifford, Merritt, Lyle, and Joseph; a sister, Opal; and six nieces and nephews. Friends may call at Mulholland-Crowell
Funeral Home, Wellsville, NY on Tuesday, October 3, 2017 from 1:00 – 3:00 p.m.,
with Funeral Services following at 3:00 p.m.
The Rev. Richard C. Hurd, Pastor of the Allentown United Methodist
Church, will officiate. Burial will be
in Forest Hills Cemetery, Belmont, NY.
Following the services, friends are invited to join the family at the
Allentown United Methodist Church for a time of sharing memories and
refreshments. Memorials may be made to
the Allentown United Methodist Church or a charity of the donor’s choice. Online condolences may be expressed at www.wellsvillefuneralhome.com.
