Obituary of Lillian C. Pepperdine

Lillian C. Pepperdine Allegany, NY--Lillian C. Pepperdine, of Allegany, and also a 7 year resident of Sena Kean Manor in Smethport, Pa. died peacefully Friday (February 7, 2003) in Sena Kean Manor. Born March 25, 1907 in New Albion, NY she was the daughter of Carol and Inez Lawrence Stevens. On December 26, 1930 in Eden, NY she married Robert Pepperdine who predeceased her February 25, 1995. Mrs. Pepperdine received a Bachelor of Science degree from Buffalo State College and spent many years teaching school in the Redhouse, Limestone, Four Mile in Allegany and Knapp’s Creek country schools. Later she taught first grade at Allegany Central School until her retirement in 1971. She was a former member of Knapp Creek Methodist Church and was a member of the NYS Retired Teachers Association. She and her husband were former members of the 40 Coachmen Club. She enjoyed crafts, quilting and needlework. Surviving are 3 daughters Carole (Donald) Partridge of Charleston, SC, Gail (Robert) Sweitzer of Olean and Sally Weinman of Bemus Point; 1 son Thomas (Linda) Pepperdine of Allegany; 11 grandchildren; 19 great grandchildren and several nieces and nephews. In addition to her husband she was predeceased by a son Robert Pepperdine in 1986. There will be no public visitation. Private funeral services will be held Monday (February 10, 2003) in the Casey, Halwig & Hartle Funeral Home, Olean. Rev. John Bartz, pastor of Christ United Methodist Church, will officiate. Burial will be in Allegany Cemetery. Memorials, if desired, may be made to the Allegany Elementary School Library, Maple Avenue Allegany, NY 14706 or to Sena Kean Manor PO Box 3307 Smethport, Pa. 16749.