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Betty Sturtevant Obituary
Betty was born in Mexico, NY on May 11, 1937, a daughter of James E. and Arena M. Halladay Young. On December 12, 1953, she was united in marriage with James K. Sturtevant. Together the couple settled in Boonville and raised their family.
Betty worked in several local area businesses, including Otis Technology, Enchanted Forest Water Safari, Indium, PAR, and Lally Manufacturing. Alongside her husband, she worked at the Hideaway Restaurant when it first opened. Later, Betty pursued her love for cooking and opened Betty's Diner in West Leyden. She last worked as a secretary at the Rite Aid Distribution Center in Rome.
She enjoyed cooking, playing cards and horseshoes, camping, traveling, dancing, and, above all, her family.
Betty was a member of the Charles J. Love Post #406 American Legion and BPOE Lodge #2158.
She is survived by six children, James (Eileen) Sturtevant Jr. of Lee Center, Randy (Connie) Sturtevant of West Leyden, Sharlene (Robert) Kenyon of Boonville, Constance Matt of West Leyden, Robert Sturtevant of West Leyden, and Joseph (Stacey) Sturtevant of Tennessee; two siblings, Melanie Brewer of Newport and Mary Carpenter of Tennessee; 33 grandchildren; 65 great-grandchildren; 14 great-great-grandchildren; nieces, nephews, cousins, and her devoted cat, Lilly. She was predeceased by her beloved husband, James K. Sturtevant Sr. in 2005; one daughter and son-in-law, Vickie and James Blair; and three siblings, Eugene Young, Donna Scheve, and Dorothy Johnson.
A private graveside service will be held at the convenience of the family at Hailesboro Cemetery in Gouverneur. Contributions in Betty's name may be made to the West Leyden Fire Department, PO Box 205, West Leyden, NY 13489.
Arrangements are in the care of Mills Funeral Home, Boonville.
Betty's family would like to extend a special thank you to her caregiver and close friend Holly Weiler, the staff at Rome Memorial Hospital, and the West Leyden Ambulance for all that they had done for Betty through the years and recently.
For an online message of sympathy, you may go to www.millsfuneralhomes.com.
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Stephanie Schell
August 19, 2025
Had a zest for life.
Angela Chambers Quick
August 12, 2025
Our thoughts and prayers are with you all ...Aunt Betty was a sweet heart alot of good memories from growing up with her and your family ...love to you all The Chambers Family
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