Elizabeth Palmer, 86, of Seneca died on Monday, April 15, 2019 at her home.

She was born on November 28, 1932 in Warrington, England to John and Ada Gibbons Riley. She grew up and attended High School in England.  In 1951, she married Keith Hibbeler; to this union six children were born.  The couple split and their marriage was resolved.  

On July 27, 1972 she married Bernie Palmer in Warrington, England.  Elizabeth moved to America in December 1972; while Bernie was in the military.  In 1990 Bernie retired from the Military and he Elizabeth moved to Seneca, his home town.  

Elizabeth enjoyed game shows, Bingo, her grandchildren, yard sales and gifting family and friends with items from her home that they admired.  She loved to clean house; and cleaned several homes in the Seneca area until her health prevented her from doing so.

She is survived by her husband of 47 years, Bernie of the home; six children, Paula (tony) Whitbred of Spain, Dave (Bonnie) Hibbeler of Clarksville, Tenn., Stephen (Diane) Hibbeler of Warrington, England, Pat (Ray) Bolton of Warrington, England, Julie (Dave) Buttress of Warrington, England and Wayne (Helen) Hibbeler of Warrington, England; one brother, John Riley of Warrington, England; 15 grandchildren and 15 great-grandchildren.

A visitation will be held at Lauer funeral Home on Friday, April 19, 2017 from 6-7 PM.  Her funeral will be held at Lauer Funeral Home on Saturday, April 20th at 10:30 AM.  Burial will be in Warrington, England at a later date.

Memorials may be left in her memory to C.O.I.N.S for a cause and/or Sts. Peter & Paul Catholic Church.