S. Michelle Abrams

S. Michelle Abrams, 37, of Salamanca, New York died suddenly Friday (May 21, 2010) in Buffalo, New York.

Born May 17, 1973 in Corona, CA, she was the daughter of Morris (Linda) Abrams of Jimersontown and Sandra (Don) Hill of Salamanca, New York.

Michelle was a graduate of Gowanda High School, and had attended the University of Maine and Buffalo State College.

She had been employed at the Seneca Nation Bingo Hall in Salamanca.

Michelle was an enrolled member of the Seneca Nation of Indians, Wolf Clan, and enjoyed crafting traditional Indian Basketry.

Surviving besides her father and mother are three brothers , Scott (Maurienne Jimerson) Abrams, Killbuck, New York, Morey Abrams, Basom, New York, Justin Kennedy, Buffalo New York, three sisters, Sherri Abrams, Melanie Abrams, both of Basom, New York, Tina Kennedy, Salamanca, New York, several nieces and nephews.

Friends may call at the home of her mother Sandra Hill, 135 Scenic Drive, Salamanca, New York Sunday after 12:00 PM and all day Monday. Funeral services will begin at the family home on Tuesday at 9:00 AM followed by services at the Coldspring Longhouse at 10:00 AM

Burial will be in Hillside Haven Cemetery, Steamburg, New York

The O’Rourke& O’Rourke Inc, Funeral Home, 25 River Street, Salamanca, New York is in charge of funeral arrangements.

E-condolences may be sent to john@orourke-orourke.com