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Elizabeth Barnum Obituary
of Owego
Elizabeth Barnum, 67, of Owego, passed away unexpectedly, Tuesday, November 13, 2007. Betty was born December 28, 1939 in Johnson City, N.Y. to the late, Carlton and E. Louise (Depew) Root. Besides her parents, she was predeceased by her husband, Carl Barnum. She is survived by her daughter, Stacey Barnum; grandchildren; godson, Adam Hall; brothers, William Root, James and his wife, Catherine Root, Robert and his wife, Beverly Root; sisters, Barbara Robinson, Roberta and her husband, Donald Bostwick; several aunts, uncles, nieces, nephews and cousins. Betty was a beautician for almost 40 years in Owego. She was a member of the Smithboro United Methodist Church and was known by her extended family for her "bear hugs."
Funeral services will be held on Saturday, November 17, 2007, at 12:00 Noon at the Estey, Munroe & Fahey Funeral Home, 15 Park St., Owego. Burial will be in the Tioga Cemetery. The family will receive friends Saturday from 10 to 11:45 a.m. prior to the services at the funeral home. Memorial contributions may be made in Elizabeth Barnum's memory to the Smithboro United Methodist Women Group, Attn. Pat Horton or the Owego Emergency Squad.
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Alan Shepardson
December 14, 2007
I just found out about this. I am so very sorry for your loss. My mother Allene was a customer and friend of Betty's for almost all of those forty years and the only one mom trusted to do her hair. Betty was a wonderful lady with a beautiful outlook on life and she is surely missed by all who've known her.
Yen (Luu) Howard
December 8, 2007
Stacey,
I'm really sorry to hear about your mom and dad (back in April). My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family. We haven't spoken for years but I have such good memories of you and your parents, playing with you at your house when we were in elementary school. Just hold onto all the good memories. When I lost my dad 3 years ago, the memories eased the pain. Take care.
Jennifer Alquist
November 19, 2007
Stacey,
sorry to hear about your Mom passing away. You are always in our thoughts and prayers. We've lost contact for awhile. Please don't hesitate to contact us at any time.
Marie Babcock
November 15, 2007
Stacey, I am so sorry to hear your Mom has passed away. Although we were second cousins we didn't have a chance to spend much time together. I liked Betty very much, you and your family are in my thoughts and prayers. Marie Root Babcock
Carolyn Ormsby
November 15, 2007
Stacey,
We were so sorry to hear about the passing of your Mom. Please know that we will keep you in our prayers.
Lewie and Carolyn Ormsby
Angela Odd
November 15, 2007
Stacey-I am so very sorry to hear that your mother has passed away. I will keep you and the rest of your family in my prayers during this difficult time.
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