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Jean Travis Obituary
Age 65, of Horseheads, NY, passed away December 9, 2007 at Bethany Manor with her loving family by her side. Jean was born on the Benjamin Homestead in Lounsberry, NY, June 18, 1942. She is the daughter of Gardner K. and Alta B. Russell. Jean was predeceased by her father, Gardner K. Russell. Survivors include her mother, Alta B. (Fran Look) Russell; sisters, Frederica (Stan Dobromil) Smith, and Lena (Richard) Krebs; son, Rodney (Carol) Travis Jr.; daughters, Nancy (Brian) Farren and Pamela VanHouten; grandchildren, Brent (Doty) Travis, Michael Travis, Renee' Travis, Jeffrey Travis, Jeffrey and Shelby Yehl; five great-grandchildren; one niece and three nephews; special friends, Norm (Carolyn) Bellinger and Claira. Jean was employed by Wegmans Markets and was retired from P&C in Southtown Plaza and Trayers. Her life enhanced many and her pleasures included internet cards, time with family and friends and her Coca Cola classic memorabilia collection. Family and friends are invited to call on Wednesday, December 12th, from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. at the James D. Barrett Funeral Home. A Mass of Christian Burial will take place on Thursday, December 13th, at 10 a.m. at St. Mary's Church in Elmira with Father Jeff Tunnicliff as celebrant. Interment to follow in Nichols Cemetery, Nichols, NY. Special Thanks to Bethany Manor staff with particular heartfelt to Jeff, Lucille and Virginia. Also special thanks to Wegmans staff in Elmira on Clemens Center Parkway.
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Melissa (Cook) Lohman
December 17, 2007
Nancy, Pammy, Rodney -
I am so sorry for your loss. Nancy, you and I have been best friends forever and have gone through many of life's ups and downs. I remember your mom's laugh and her obsession with Coca Cola. You already know that my Grandpa always enjoyed going into P&C and talking with her. She will be missed.
Cassie Battle
December 17, 2007
I will miss Jean very much. She was a very sweet and caring lady. My heart goes out to the family. God Bless.
Freddi Smith
December 14, 2007
Rod, Pam, Nancy- We have shed many tears and probably more to come. However, what we need to do for your mom and us, is maintain the bond that we have re-established in honor of her. Although the tears continue, what will far surpass is the love, laughs and good times that will be because of her. She will always be with us......... Freddi
Rodney Travis
December 13, 2007
Mom
Today December 13th we laid you to rest with grandpa. It was a very snowy day. The family thought it was a way to get us back, but we know you love'd us all very much.
There was alot of crying. Pam, Nancy, Freddi and myself already miss you with all of our hearts. You rest in peace now. You are in heaven now, and you don't have to worry about diesase anymore. We shared wonderful story about you with others, and you meant alot to so many people. You were and still are love'd very much and will never be forgotten. I miss you mom, and I have shed lot of tears, and I have more to shed. I miss you terribly. Love your Son.
BEA WOOD
December 12, 2007
to jean family i worked with jean and know her before that i allway thought a lot of her she was so sweet i will never forget her i try to get a hold of her a few weeks a go
Jodi Lynn Bellinger
December 12, 2007
Freddi, Pam, Nancy, Rod and family,
Miss Jean was VERY MUCH a part of my family. I'm thankful for the memories my kids have of "Grammie Jean" fishing at the cottage with Garrett, spending Christmas Eve with us, New Years Eve dinner at Red Lobster every year, Friday night fish fries...people say you can't pick your family, but you can pick your friends....we were lucky enough to have Miss Jean as both a good friend AND a member of our extended family. Miss Jean, you hug Bubba for me and take good care of him until I get there. You were cherished and will be missed tremendously.
Rodney Travis
December 11, 2007
Mom
You will always live on in my heart, as long as I'm alive in this world. Half of me is you. I have been thinking about alot of wonderful memorys we shared since my childhood, and you had a big part of them. You are in my heart and in my thoughts forever.I have thouht about everything from small things like taking us kids to get a ice cream, to teaching me how to cook. Also, helping me after I move'd back here from Colorado. I thought about when we lived together on W. 14th street to the trailer, and on Cedar St. You were and still are a wonderful mom. Love forever your son.
Carol Travis
December 11, 2007
Mom,
I miss you so very much,I miss your smile,your laughter,I miss our talks we use to have.Everyone is so heartborken because you are not here.My heart is broken too.
You were the very best mother-in-law i could have ever asked for.You treated me just like a daughter.And i promiss you i will help in every way to take care of this family.I will always charish the times we spent together just you and i and the things we did.
It ment so much to me since i had lost my own mom.May you be healthy now and happy, and may you be in Gods arms.You are an Angle now.
With all my love,
Carol A. Travis
NANCY
December 11, 2007
MOM, I LOVE YOU AND MISS YOU SO VERY MUCH, BUT I KNOW THAT YOU ARE ALWAYS WITH ME, AND LIVE ON IN MY HEART FOREVER.
LOVE YOUR YOUNGEST
NANCY
Freddi Smith
December 11, 2007
Jean, There is not adequate time or space to express how lost I feel without you. What is important at this time is our love, laughs, long talks and 'heart to hearts' as sisters. You will live forever within all of us.
All my love- your ' little' sister, Freddi
Vicki Koontz (Halm)
December 11, 2007
I am sorry for the loss of your mom. Nancy, I can remember your mom during our high school years and Pam, I still remember babysitting your kids after school. My prayers are with you.
Vicki Koontz
Mike and Sharon Keefe
December 11, 2007
Lina,
So sorry to hear about your sister. Our prayers are with all your family.
The Green's
December 11, 2007
No bond is as great as that between a parent and child. My deepest condolences are with you as you grieve. We are sorry for your loss.
Rodney Travis
December 10, 2007
Mom
I love you very much, and I will always will. I already miss you, and I have cried many times since you past. Today we made you furnarl arrangements, and I hope you approve. I will never forget you, and you are already missed very much. Thank you for everything you have done for me in my life. I love you. Your son Rod.
David/Crystal Yehl/Rodbourn
December 10, 2007
Our Condolences to the family.
David & Crystal
Tim Sullivan
December 10, 2007
My thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. May your memories bring you comfort.
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