Hollice Carroll Bunn's Obituary
Hollice Carroll Bunn passed away peacefully on March 30, 2021 at the home of her son Mark and his wife Doris in Ogden, Utah after a valiant, year-long battle with amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS).
Holly was born in Oneonta, New York on March 9, 1942 to Edward Carroll and Grace (Ristau) Carroll, and was raised on her family’s farm on the Susquehanna River between Oneonta and Otego. She graduated from Oneonta High School in 1960. She was predeceased by her parents, her sister Ruth Carroll, first husband Hubert Stevenson, and second husband Francis Bunn.
She is survived by her children, Laurel Stevenson (Wayne), Mark Stevenson (Doris) and grandchildren Ella and Sonja; step-children Terry Bunn (Debbie), Bonnie Moore, Francis Bunn, Toby Bunn (Nancy), Hope Jones (Richard), Casey Bunn and many loving grandchildren.
Holly worked for many years at Bresee’s Oneonta Department Store, and later New York Central Mutual in Edmeston, retiring in 2007. She was a lifelong member of the First United Methodist Church in Oneonta, singing in both the youth and adult choirs.
Holly loved music, arts and crafts, cooking, gardening at her home in Morris, NY, and above all else, the time she spent with family and friends. A natural caregiver, she went out of her way to care for others, volunteering her help wherever it was needed. She served as Board President of the Butternut Valley Arts & Crafts Center in Morris, a cause that was near and dear to her heart. Holly’s smile was radiant and her laugh was infectious: she was loved by many and will be dearly missed.
Holly was so grateful for the wonderful family, friends and caregivers whose thoughtful and loving attention gave her comfort and solace as she struggled with this disease: Debbie Bunn, Bridget, Visiting Angels (Angela) and Encompass Health Hospice (Tammy).
A memorial and life celebration will be held in Oneonta at a future date. For those wishing to honor her memory, contributions may be sent to:
Butternut Valley Arts & Crafts Center
P.O. Box 409
Morris NY 13808
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