Gilda Beverly (Elliott) Wennin

Genesee, PA - Gilda Beverly (Elliott) Wennin passed away Friday, August 23, 2013 surrounded by her family after bravely dealing with cancer. The memory of her beauty, grace and love could never be dimmed by any disease. Gilda is survived by her loving husband, Paul, her children, Randy, Linda, Cindy, Kevin; grandchildren, Jarod, Randy, Phillip, Lawrence and Savannah; great-grandchildren, Ryder, Shelby, Lily, Jake and Rose. Also her sisters Gloria Hoppe and Dorothy Jackson as well as many nieces and nephews.

Gilda lived a life of many endeavors, a shining light of her time. Mother to many with the deepest of love that extended to all those around her. All could feel her warmth and uncommon strength. Like a lighthouse, her beauty has drawn people around her to see the sights and her beacon guided the way for their enhancement. Never turning from what is right, Gilda stood as so few could for so many. She now joins her parents Addie and Owen, and her two brothers Gene and John.

Friends are invited to call on Tuesday, August 27, from 7-9 pm at the J. W. Embser Sons Funeral Home, Inc., at 34 West State St. Wellsville, NY. The funeral will be Wednesday, August 28, 2013 at 11:00 am in the funeral home with Pastor Stan Scoville presiding. Burial will be in Genesee Cemetery. 

Gilda, Mom, Grandma, Great Grandma, Wife, Friend will be forever loved, missed but never forgotten. May she live on in all our hearts and her wisdom carry on in generations to come. Heaven now has a grand lady and a firecracker. With the deepest love, Gilda's family. 

The family suggests memorial donations to the Fountain of Life Church, 2101 Old National Pike, Washington, PA 15301- 724-239-2974.To leave online condolences, please visit www.embserfuneralhome.com.