Mrs. Carol Lee Ferguson, 66, of 5765 State Hwy 29, St. Johnsville, widow of Orville “Whitey” Ferguson, died Friday, June 26, 2009, in Bassett Hospital, Cooperstown.
Carol was born in Gloversville on February 2, 1943, the daughter of Alton and Viola (Armstrong) May, and was a graduate of Oppenheim-Ephratah Central School, class of 1960.
Her marriage to Orville “Whitey” Ferguson took place on October 27, 1962, in St. Johnsville. Whitey predeceased her on October 21, 2008.
In 1987, Carol and her husband opened “Whitey’s Variety Store” in Lassellsville where it continues to serve residents from far and wide, searching for that special item.
She was a member of the Oppenheim United Methodist Church, the Ladies Auxiliary of the RGL Fire Department and the TLC group which met on Thursdays at her home to study the Bible. She also enjoyed ceramics and the love of her family. Carol was a former member of the Lassellsville United Methodist Church where she served as treasurer and also on the board of directors.
She is survived by her sons, Jeffrey A. Ferguson of St. Johnsville and Scott and his wife Haley Ferguson of Oppenheim; a daughter, Judith “Judy” Ferguson of St. Johnsville; her grandchildren, Brock and Mackenzie; a brother-in-law, Ernest Voorhees of Oppenheim; nieces and nephews; a special friend, Martin Tallon of Johnstown, and her “Furry Friend “ Zoe.
Funeral services will be held on Thursday, July 2, 2009, at 11 a.m. at the Roberts & Enea Funeral Home, 3 Faville Ave., Dolgeville, with the Rev. Rebecca Laird, pastor of the Oppenheim United Methodist Church, officiating. Burial will follow in the Rural Park Cemetery, Inghams Mills. Calling hours are on Wednesday, July 1, 2009, from 4-7 p.m. Memorials in her name may be made to the Oppenheim United Methodist Church or to the St. Jude Children’s Hospital. Envelopes will be available at the funeral home.
An online message of sympathy or a remembrance of Carol may be sent to the family at www.robertsandenea.com.
St. Johnsville, N.Y. —
