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Patricia A. “Pat” Emerson, 87, Hornell

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Patricia A. “Pat” Emerson – (87) – of 1190 County Route 66, (The Woodlands) Hornell, died Friday afternoon (September 27, 2024) at her home, following a brief illness.

A native & life resident of Hornell, she was born April 12, 1937, and was the daughter of Carman & Frances (Beaird) Solo.

Pat was a graduate of St. Ann’s School and Hornell High School (class of 1955).  She later graduated from St. James School of Nursing.  She was employed as a registered nurse, working at St. James Mercy Hospital from 1957-1981 and at the Bath VA Medical Center from 1981 until her retirement in 2002. 

She was a member of the Hillside Baptist Church and was also a member of the Hornell Alumni Association.  Pat served as president of the Board of Directors at The Woodlands Community from 2016-2020; vice-president from 2021-2022; and again as president from 2022 until the present time.

Pat was preceded in death by her daughter, Suzanne in 1961; her son, Mark in 2014; her sisters, Catherine Solo in 2010 and M. Elaine Grazioplene in 2022; her brother, Francis “Joe” Solo in 2020.

Surviving are 1 son, Michael Emerson of Hornell; 2 daughters, Karen (Donald) Palmesano of Texas and Mary Kathleen (Daniel) Smith of Rochester; 11 grandchildren; 19 great-grandchildren; nieces, nephews and many friends.

Family & friends are invited to a “Celebration of Life” to be held on Saturday, October 12, 2024 at 11:00 AM at the Hillside Baptist Church with Rev. Craig Brittingham officiating.  Final interment will be in St. Mary’s Cemetery, Fremont, NY.

Pat’s family request that in lieu of flowers, memorial contributions in her name be made to the Hillside Baptist Church, 805 County Route 66, Hornell, NY 14843 or to CareFirst Hospice, 3805 Meads Creek Rd., Painted Post, NY  14870.

Funeral arrangements are in care of the Dagon Funeral Home, 38 Church St., Hornell, NY.

To leave an online condolence or share a memory, visit www.dagonfuneralhome.com

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