Arlyss Austin, of Palmyra, died Nov. 12 at age 94, according to her obituary from Robert L. Yost Funeral Home.
Her family will gather for graveside committal prayers at 1 p.m. Thursday, Nov. 19, at St. Anne’s Cemetery on Howell Street in Palmyra.
Born in Dansville on Nov. 20, 1931, Austin was the daughter of William Hayward and Gladys Strobel Hayward. The obituary describes her pride in being the American Legion Auxiliary’s oldest living member and the importance of her children and grandchildren in her life.
Surviving family members include her daughter, Lynn Chamberlain, and Lynn’s husband, Michael; granddaughter Alyssa Rodwell and her husband, Shawn; and grandson Kevin Chamberlain and his wife, Rachel. She also leaves five great-grandchildren: Bryson, Audrey, Frances, Luna and Kieren.
Her husband, Robert Austin; brother, Bryce Hayward; and parents died before her.
Memorial donations may be sent to the James R. Hickey American Legion Auxiliary at 132 Cuyler St., Palmyra, NY 14522.
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