Lucille E. Ferris

Obituary of Lucille E. Ferris Holley: Lucille E. Ferris, age 89, passed away on October 19, 2017 at The Villages of Orleans. She was born on October 23, 2017 in Brockport to the late George and Gladys (Hill) Smith and would remain in this area her entire life. Lucille was a long time member of St. Mary’s Roman Catholic Church in Holley, where she was a member of S.L.I.M. at the church and served as a Eucharistic Minister. She taught at the church school for many years and was known for her delicious eggplant parmesan at St. Rocco’s fest, where she helped every year. In addition to her parents, she was predeceased by her husband Tilly, siblings, Ella Ruggles, Mary Ellen Decker, Patricia Clayton, and Frederick Smith. Lucille is survived by her daughters, Sharin (Gary) Passarell of Holley, Diane Ferris of Holley, Barbara Ferris of Livingston Manor, NY, 6 grandchildren, 15 great-grandchildren, 3 great-great-grandchildren, several nieces, nephews and cousins. The family will receive friends at the Christopher Mitchell Funeral Homes, Inc. 16650 State Route 31, Holley on Tuesday from 3:00-7:00pm. Lucille’s Mass of Christian Burial will be held at St. Mary’s Roman Catholic Church, 9 South Main St. Holley, on Wednesday at 9:00am. Interment will be held in Holy Cross Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to Hospice of Orleans, PO Box 489 Albion, NY 14411 or to the church.