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Betheny Jimerson Obituary

SALAMANCA - Betheny J. Jimerson, 55, of Salamanca, died Sunday afternoon (Jan. 26, 2025) at Mercy Hospital, Buffalo, following a short illness.

Born Feb. 23, 1969, in Phoenix, Ariz., she was the daughter of Denise Janene Crosby Calvert of Salamanca and Larry Calvert of Texas. She was married on May 6, 1990, to Raymond "Rollo" Jimerson, who predeceased her in 2010.

She had been employed at Antone's in Salamanca.

Betheny was a foster parent and an organ donor. She had also donated multiple times to Locks of Love.

She enjoyed spending time with her family, especially her grandchildren, as well as crafting and riding motorcycles with her companion. She loved her dog, CJ, and will be remembered for her love of celebrating the holidays.

Surviving are two daughters, Victoria (Michael Wilson) Jimerson and Shania (Joseph) Graham, both of Salamanca; three sons, Vincent (Gina) Jimerson, Bryce (Jennea) Jimerson and Donoven Jimerson, all of Salamanca; two brothers, James Calvert of Salamanca and Chris Calvert of Kill Buck; and her companion, James Scott of Franklinville.

There will be no visitation. A Celebration of Life will be held at the convenience of the family and will be announced.

Funeral arrangements are under the direction of the O'Rourke & O'Rourke Inc. Funeral Home, 25 River St., Salamanca.

E-condolences can be sent to [email protected] or posted to facebook.com/onofh.

To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.

Published by Olean Times Herald on Jan. 28, 2025.

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Ruby

January 28, 2025

I loved her, she was my bestie and a sister from another mother. We watched each others kids grow up. I will miss her terribly but I know she is flying high with the angels. Love you Beth!

Kristina Kemp

January 27, 2025

I'm going to miss out chats I'm so glad I got the chance to meet you rest in peace beth

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