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Helen Pettitt Obituary
Helen, 81, a longtime resident of Elmira passed away peacefully at the Chemung County Nursing Facility on Tuesday, October 14, 2008, where she had been living for some time. She was born on October 4, 1927, in Uleta, FL, the daughter of the late Claud and Flossie (McDuffie) West. She was employed at Hallagan Manufacturing Co. in Newark NY, making furniture. A family person, Helen made quilts for her grandchildren. She also enjoyed puzzles and Bingo. Surviving are a Son: Richard (Sandra) West, Elizabethtown, KY; and a Daughter: Sharon VanLone, Odessa, NY. Six Grandchildren: Christopher (Pamela) West, FT Knox, KY; Scott West, Elizabethtown, KY; Joy (Kerry) Joyce; Jeffrey Rockwell; and Robert VanLone, Candor, NY; and Melissa Bellini, Columbus OH. Eleven Great-Grandchildren: Bradley and George West, FT Knox, KY; Bryant, Kyla, and Conor Joyce, Candor NY; Brandon (Allison), Germany, Alexi, Matthew, Sara, Emily Rose, and Antonio Bellini, Columbus, OH. Two Great-Great Grandchildren: Hayden and Gabriel Bellini, Germany. Sisters: Dorothy (Darrell) Tenny, Big Flats, NY and Grace Gonzalez, Newark, NY; and Brother: Vincent (Janet) West, Newark NY. Also several in-laws, nephews, and nieces. In addition to her parents, Helen was also predeceased by Sons: Ronald Swartout and Billie Joe Pettitt; Granddaughter: Laurie Rockwell; Grandson: Ryan Bellini; Sisters: Lilly Crossett, Marie Ross, Irene Emerson, Eraina Haskall, and Ruth Scriven; Brothers: James, Benjamin, and Claud West. Family and friends will be received at Caywood's Funeral Home & Gardens, 1126 Broadway, Southport, NY, on Sunday, October 19, 2008, between the hours of 12 Noon - 3 PM. Funeral services will follow the visitation at 3:15 PM. Burial services will take place at Forest Lawn Memorial Park, 563 Jerusalem Hill Rd, Elmira NY, on Monday, October 20, 2008 at 10 AM.
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Jim West
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