Obituary of Eunice Washington

Eunice Washington Age 68, of Elmira NY, passed away unexpectedly on Friday, May 30, 2025 at the Cayuga Medical Center. She was born on April 4, 1957, in Valdosta, Georgia to the late Tommie Lee Knights and Annie Mae (Richardson) Knights. Eunice was predeceased by her parents, Annie and Tommie Lee; siblings, Dorothy Knights, Virginia Shazer, Willie C. Knights, Willie J Knights, Eugene Knights, and Tommie C Knights. She is survived by her loving husband, Joseph C. Washington; sons, Joseph Washington of San Antonio Texas, Earl (Kim) Washington of Corning NY; daughters, Saudia Washington, and Shaneika (Glen) Dennery of Elmira, NY; grandchildren, Joseph (Chelsea) Washington of San Antonio TX, Brittney (Josh) Fisher of Elmira NY, Omar (Samantha) Fisher of Corning, NY, Mariah Washington of Huntersville, NC, Isaiah Washington of Salem, OR, Natasia and Duante Reynolds of Elmira NY, Alexis, Kiara, Cambry, Camara Washington of Corning NY, Alexandria and Daniel Dennery of Elmira NY. She is also survived by her siblings, Arthur Knights, Stella (James) Harvard, Vivian Knights, all of Elmira NY; brother-in-law, Esco (Minnie) Smith; sister-in-law's, Ella (Felton) Wells, Annie (Benard) Jackson, Francis Aponte; bonus grandchildren, Kia, DeRon, Jaydn Harris, Glennessa, Glendeja, Jahleeah, and Leshaun Dennery; 8 great grandchildren, AaYanna', JeShaun, and Zariella Kachuroi of Elmira NY, Izmahni, Khizen, Zion, Joseph-Azair,and Mazira Washington, of San Antonio TX; 13 bonus great grandchildren; Goddaughter, Letitia Geter, Godson Aaron Charles; special nieces/sisters Brenda, Lisa, and Marie Shazer, Georgianna Mckenzie; special nephews, Pastor Juhara Shazer, Anthony Knights, and De'Merise Knights; along with a host of nieces, great nieces, nephews, great nephews, cousins, and friends. Eunice grew up in Georgia until the age of 9, when they migrated to Elmira NY. She went to school locally and stayed in Elmira to raise her family. Eunice was devoted to her family, especially her kids and grandkids. She took part in raising the OG grands with them attending the daycares that she co-owned E&V Daycare and EMV Daycare with her sister Vivian and cousin Miranda. She not only raised her children but took on her children's friends, which all became part of the family. She enjoyed listening to music of all genres, especially gospel; spending time with her sister Vivian, kids, and grandchildren. She taught us how to cook and encouraged us to be all that we can, stressing the importance of educating yourself whether it was formal or not. She was an avid watcher of Young in the Restless, Little House on the Prairie, The Waltons, and TMC... The Classics. She believed in God and instilled the love for Him in us all. She will be greatly missed by us all. We would like to thank the staff at CMC for their support and care of our mom. We would also like to thank Dr. Bleicher, Lacey, Dante, Patrick, Isha, Kym of 5D, Pam in ICU, Kim and Abbe, in the ED of AOMC, for their care of mom, Taliyah and Jess for their care of mom at home. We as siblings thank our sister and her husband, Shaneika and Glenn, for their care of mom. The time, attention, care, and companionship you provided for her did not go unnoticed. Family and friends are invited to visit the City of Light Church 300 Lake Street Elmira on Friday, June 6, 2025 from 9:30 am to 11:00 am. Funeral Services celebrating Eunice's life will take place following her visitation at 11 am. Her nephew, Pastor Juhura Shazer will officiate. Interment and committal prayers will follow in Woodlawn Cemetery, Elmira.