Elizabeth Sharpe Bingham of Richfield Springs, NY, entered into eternal rest on April 17, 2016, at Bassett Hospital in Cooperstown, NY. Elizabeth was born in Norwich, NY. She attended Norwich schools before moving to Utica, NY. She graduated from Utica Free Academy and later from Utica School of Practical Nursing. She was employed for most of her career at Utica State Hospital. She loved her family, her home, and her pet cockatiel, Sunny. Elizabeth was the wife of the late Howard S. Bingham of Richfield Springs, and the sister of Thomas (Jenny) Sharpe of Marcy, NY. She was the beloved mother of Jeanne Chenel Goldsmith of Watervliet, NY and Thomas (Mary Jo) Chenel of Richfield Springs. Her cherished grandchildren were Jacquelyn Goldsmith of Mechanicville, NY, Jennifer (Rick) Goldsmith Mustico of Latham, NY, Geoffrey (Jaime) Goldsmith of Watervliet, NY, and Justin Goldsmith of Latham, NY, Thomas (Leslie) Chenel of Richfield Springs, Tyler (Lauren) Chenel, Michael (Karen) Chenel both of Voorheesville, Don (Lisa) Bruce of Liverpool, NY, Bill {(Laurie) Bruce of Orlando, FL, Bridgette (John) Roy of Brookline, NH, and Mollie Johnson of Mohawk, NY. She also leaves her adored great grandchildren, Richard and Nicholas (Cole) Mustico, Gregory and Logan Goldsmith, Rylie Chenel, Michael Jr. and Campbell Chenel, Hailey Chenel, Leah, Maya and Jeremy Bruce, Spencer, Austin, Julianna, and Mollie Bruce, Jacob and Cailean Roy, and Brady and Emma Johnson, as well as two nephews, Thomas (Susan) Sharpe, Jr, and Robert Sharpe, and a niece, Deborah (Donald) Collver, and their children. In addition to her husband, she was predeceased by her parents, Daniel Sharpe, Sr. and Elizabeth (Youngs) Sharpe Curcio, a brother, Daniel Sharpe, Jr, and her son-in-law, George F. Goldsmith, Jr, as well as numerous aunts and uncles. In accordance with her wishes, Mrs. Bingham will be cremated and interred at Crown Hill Cemetery beside her beloved husband. There will be no calling hours. A memorial service for family and close friends will be held at a later date. Donations in Elizabeth's memory may be made to the Cystic Fibrosis Foundation, Northeast Chapter, the Regional Food Bank of Northeastern New York, Easter Seals, or the March of Dimes. **Gratia Dei a poem authored by Elizabeth while she was in high school Gratia Dei Who lights the fiery torch of stars and moon When Darkness gathers Earth into its arms; And who to man and bird and beast does croon The whispring winds that cast a thousand charms, The force that blends the shades of sunset glow And sparkling spectrum that soft showers bring Is mute. Still, when balmy breezes blow, The thrush begins to warble it is spring! Yet few perceive how pounding pulses prod And prompt these kin of nature to awake- To light the trails that tired travelers trod- When folds of night gay sunbeams overtake, The grace of God is wrought to man through Thee. Oh Nature, soul of all eternity.