Beloved wife of 66 years to Donald Ferguson; Loving mother of Erika (Gary) Stillman and the late Richard Ferguson; dear grandmother of Collin (Katie) Stillman, Ph.D, Andrew (Hannah) Stillman, Ph.D, and Abigail Stillman; Great grandma to Taylor, Lucas and Henry. No prior visitation, family and friends are invited to attend a Memorial Mass on Saturday November 18 at 11AM from Randall Baptist Church in Williamsville. A private burial will be at Forest Lawn Cemetery. Elfriede was a lover of the natural world, a long time volunteer at The Buffalo Zoo as a Dosent, she radiated warmth and had a profound ability to nurture all who entered her circle, she will be greatly missed. If desired donations in Elfriede memory may be made to the Ministries at the Randall Baptist Church. Online condolences may be offered at www.beachtuynfh.com