Veva May Whitney

Veva May Whitney, age 83, passed away peacefully with her loving family by her side, Tuesday, March 3, 2020, at Cortland Park Nursing Facility.

Born March 27, 1936, in Hornell, NY, she was the daughter of Lawrence and Mary Evans Whitney of Scio, NY. She was an animal lover and donated much time and money to the SPCA, and brought home many homeless animals and made them her pets. She loved being outside, country life, and could be found dancing and singing to country music. She also had a thing for Elvis! She enjoyed doing crafts and going to rummage sales with her sister, Jennie. She also loved cooking and making people smile and owned and managed Veva's Diner in Scio, NY.

On September 4, 1954, she married Wilbert C. Schultz Jr. of Wellsville, NY, who predeceased her in 2007. She was also predeceased by her twin sister, Vivian Fay Whitney, at a very young age, and her sister, Jennie J. Whitney Murphy, in 2007, and her very good friend, Sheila Keech of Dryden, NY.

Veva is survived by her four children, Lawrence A. and Michelle Schultz of Jasper, NY, Walter C. Schultz of Olean, NY, Timothy J. and Carol Schultz of Hornell, NY, and Mary E. and Reggie Blomfield-Brown of Dryden, NY; five beautiful granddaughters, Nicole, Shannah, Morgan, Leah, and Jessica; and three grandsons, Daniel, Benjamin, and Jonathon, who was so special to her; and her great-grandchildren; nephew, Jim; and special niece, Rebecca. Also, two wonderful friends, Marge York of Olean, NY, and Barb Keith of Dryden, NY, who she loved both so dearly.

At Veva's request, there will be no memorial service, but there will be a celebration of her life at the VFW at 2272 Dryden Rd., Dryden, NY, on Sunday, March 29, 2020, at 2 PM until 6 PM. Burial will be at the convenience of the family in Grimes District Cemetery in Port Allegany, PA. Perkins Funeral Home, Dryden, NY, is assisting the family. www.perkinsfh.com