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Jessie Tilford Obituary

Jessie C. Tilford, 91, of Binghamton, died November 27, 2010. She was predeceased by her husband, George in 1978. She is survived by her loving daughter and son-in-law, Patricia Tilford Graby and Robert Graby of Lisle; and two cherished grandsons, Bob Graby, Jr. of Willett and Mike Graby of Lisle. Jessie worked in the cafeteria at Singer-Link for many years and also as a sales clerk at Boscov's. Her greatest love was her family, especially her grandsons. Funeral services 11 a.m. Wednesday at the Hopler & Eschbach Funeral Home, 483 Chenango St., Binghamton. Pastor Michael Maskell will officiate. Burial will be in Riverview Cemetery, Harpursville. The family will receive friends at the funeral home Tuesday evening from 7-9 p.m. The family requests memorial gifts be made to the Alzheimer's Association.

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Published by Press & Sun-Bulletin from Nov. 29 to Dec. 1, 2010.

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November 30, 2010

Dear Pat and Bob,
So sorry to hear about your Mother she was a special lady. Hope you will be able to come to Florida and bask in the sun at the ocean. We just got back from North Carolinia today- Gene's brther and wife celebrated their 50th anniversary. Talk toi you soon Love Sue and Gene Hoover - Melbourne, Florida

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November 30, 2010

Thinking of you, Bobby, Mike , Pat and Bob . I loved Jessie like she was my own Grandma , she and I had many fun times together going to get our nails done . A wonderfull , kind , women . I will miss her .

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