Marian Ayers

Marian Ayers, age 88, of Watkins Glen, NY, died December 24, 2024, at Cayuga Medical Center.

The family will receive friends at the Bradford Baptist Church, 2788 Yawger Hill Rd, Bradford, NY, on Saturday (December 28th) from 11am-1:00pm. The funeral service will be held at 1:00pm at the church, with Rev. Chris Durham officiating. A reception will be held at the church following the funeral service. Burial at Pleasant View Cemetery in Reading Center will be held at the convenience of the family.

Marian was predeceased by her husband of 50 years, Harold, in 2006. She was also predeceased by her daughter, Margaret Mack, and her parents, Dudley Tice and Isabel Kriner, as well as six brothers and sisters.

She is survived by her children, Ruth (Jehad) Mustafa, Harold (Monda) Ayers, Lorraine (Mel) Mothershed, and Loretta Ayers; son-in-law, Francis Mack; sisters, Linda Eastwood, Jean Holton, and Susan Miner; brother, Wayne Tice; 19 grandchildren; 18 great-grandchildren; 4 great-great-grandchildren; and many nieces and nephews.

Marian worked as a Dietary Aide at Schuyler Hospital. In lieu of flowers, please consider a donation in her memory to the Bradford Baptist Church. Royce-Chedzoy Funeral Home of Watkins Glen is assisting the family. www.roycechedzoy.com