Michelle Allington

Obituary of Michelle C. Allington

Michelle C. Allington Age 54 of Elmira, NY. Michelle was born October 17, 1965 in Hornell, the daughter of William D. Allington and Kay (Lewis) Allington Murray and passed away Friday, February 21, 2020 at Elcor Health Services after an extended illness. She was predeceased by her stepfather Phil Murray and brother-in-law Jonathan Byrski. She is survived by her husband Gregg Terpolilli; daughter Candice Rose Terpolilli both of Elmira; mother Kay Murray of Alpine; father William Allington of Horseheads; brothers Gary (Jeanne) Allington of Troupsburg and Daniel Allington of Horseheads; sister Jackie Byrski of Horseheads; nieces, whom she helped raise, Jessica, Julia and Jenna Byrski all of Horseheads along with several other nieces, nephews, aunts, uncles, and cousins. She graduated from Horseheads High School in 1984 and continued her education at Elmira Business Institute. In her younger years, she enjoyed traveling. She began her working career at Mark Twain Musical Drama. She later joined the Hertz car rental family, where she made life-long friendships that are forever cherished. Finally, she was an important partner in Terp's Enterprises. She enjoyed her time working there with her friends and family. She enjoyed spending quality time with her family and her loved ones. During the summertime, you could find her at Keuka Lake. She battled a chronic illness, but she managed to put others' needs in front of her own. She will be remembered for her strength and selflessness, along with her gentle and caring personality. Family and friends are invited to visit Walter J. Kent Funeral Home, 858 Lake St. at Washington Ave., Elmira on Sunday, March 8th from 12 to 3 pm. Her memorial service will follow at 3 pm. She will be laid to rest at Rural Home Cemetery in Big Flats, NY at the convenience of the family. Flowers are acceptable as well as contributions to the National Kidney Foundation, 30 E. 33rd St., New York, NY 10016 (www.kidney.org) in Michelle's memory.
Sunday
8
March

Visitation at Funeral Home

12:00 pm - 3:00 pm
Sunday, March 8, 2020
Walter J. Kent Funeral Home
858 Lake Street
Elmira, New York, United States
Sunday
8
March

Memorial Service

3:00 pm
Sunday, March 8, 2020
Walter J. Kent Funeral Home
858 Lake Street
Elmira, New York, United States
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