MOHAWK-Theresa Mary Wells age 84, passed away peacefully on Saturday Morning March 23, 2019 in Bassett Medical Center, Cooperstown. She had the support and comfort of her loving family at her side. Theresa was born on May 1, 1934 in Malone, daughter of the late Allen and Gertrude Bissonnette Marlowe. She was raised in Malone where she was educated in Malone Central School. On September 26, 1952 she was united in marriage to Chellis E. Wells in the Notre Dame RC Church in Malone. They shared a loving and devoted union of thirty-five years until his passing on March 28, 1988. Theresas life centered on her home, her husband and children. To her family, the wonderful memories of home and those warm aromas of baking cakes and cookies will always be with them. She was happiest when she was surrounded by her many friends and family, especially her cherished grandchildren, great grandchildren and great-great grandchildren. She will be sadly missed.
Surviving are four sons, Wade Wells and his wife Brenda of Mohawk, Boyd Wells Sr. and his wife Doreen of St. Johnsville, Derrick Wells Sr. of Mohawk, David Wells of Eureka, NC, four daughters, Charlene Wells of Eureka, NC, Monna Phillips and her husband William Eddie of Herkimer, Wendy Neff and her husband Scott of West Winfield, Brenda Hailston and her husband Doug of Mohawk, several brothers and sisters, many grandchildren, great grandchildren and two great-great grandchildren, several nieces, nephews and cousins. Besides her parents and husband Chellis, she was preceded in death by a son Sidney Wells.
Calling hours for Mrs. Wells will be on Thursday from 3:00 until 6:00 pm in Fenner Funeral Home, Inc., 115 Court Street; Herkimer. A funeral service will follow immediately after in the funeral home at 6:00 pm. Interment will take place later this spring in Mountain View Memorial Gardens, town of Little Falls.
Expressions of sympathy may be made with memorial donations to the American Breast Cancer Association. Envelopes will be available at the funeral home.
Calling Hours
Fenner Funeral Home
Thursday, March 28, 2019
03:00 PM - 06:00 PM
115 Court Street
Herkimer, NY 13350
Funeral Service
Fenner Funeral Home
Thursday, March 28, 2019
06:00 PM
115 Court Street
Herkimer, NY 13350