JEAN LeGRO

JEAN LEGRO Jean LeGro, 83, passed away February 2, 2025. Jean was born on February 3, 1941, in Penn Yan and celebrated her birthday in heaven with her parents, Carmen and Eleanor LeGro, and her twin sister, Jane Smith. She is predeceased by her parents, Carmen and Eleanor (Clark) LeGro, her twin sister, Jane (Gary) Smith, her daughter, Diane (Allison) Beyersdorfer, and her ex-husband, David Lee Allison. She is survived her by her three sons, Patrick (Tonette) Allison, Scott Allison, and Eric Allison; and one daughter, Johnna (James P.) Ingram; two brothers, Jon (Therese) LeGro and James LeGro; brother-in-law, Gary Smith; 14 grandchildren; four great-grandchildren; and several nieces and nephews. She was a single mother to five children, which was no mean feat, yet we never went hungry or without clothes, and we always had a back yard to play in. Hobbies: reading historical fiction, writing poetry and historical fiction, playing solitaire, and keeping her checkbook balanced. She loved watching birds, especially hummingbirds, dogs, cats, and her grandchildren (not necessarily in that order). She lived alone until September 2019 when she moved in with her daughter, Johnna, and family. In December 2022 she became very ill and spent four weeks in Strong Memorial Hospital. Upon discharge, she moved to Homestead Manor Nursing Home where she lived for the rest of her days. Her "ladies," as she affectionately called them, cared for her as they would their own mother. She met and held her fourth great-grandson, whose pictures plastered her bedroom walls just weeks prior to her home-going. She will be missed greatly. A private memorial service will be held at the convenience of the family. Weldon Funeral Home of Penn Yan is assisting the family.