Eleanor L. Flory, 85, of State College, died Friday, March 15, 2013, at her home.
She was born July 13, 1927, in Clayton, NJ, a daughter of the late Henry P. Cramer and Maude Flora Nelson Cramer
On December 25, 1945, in Hurffville, NJ, she married Franklin Flory who preceded her in death on May 30, 2012.
She is survived by one son, Roy William Flory of State College; three daughters, Linda Flory Bathurst of State College, Donna Zimmerman of Warriors Mark and Carol Chamberlin (Ed) of Centre Hall; five grandchildren, George Terrance Bathurst, Jr., John Bruno, Jr., Leiann Chamberlin, Paulette Keith and Heather Keith; ten great grandchildren; two great great grandchildren; and two sisters, Alice "Flora" Basich and Beaty Dupnock both of N.J.
In her early years she worked as a salesclerk for Clayton Variety Store in N.J.
Eleanor enjoyed flower gardening, crocheting, crafts and reading her bible.
In addition to her parents and husband she was preceded in death by four brothers, Horace, Richard, Charles and Francis Cramer; and one sister, Bertha Pennypacker.
Following her wishes, all services will be private at the convenience of the family, at Mark D. Heintzelman Funeral and Cremation Service 1034 Benner Pike, State College. Burial will be at Centre County Memorial Park, 1032 Benner Pike, State College.
Memorial contributions in her memory may be made to Home Nursing Agency Hospice, 450 Windmere Drive, State College, PA 16801
A guest book can be signed or condolences sent to the family at www.heintzelmanfuneralhome.com.