Obituary of Betty Redfield

Betty Redfield, 97, passed away March 18, 2010 at the Cortland Care Center. Betty was born in the Cortland area and lived here all her life. She was one of nine children born to Anna and Clarence Stafford. Betty was married in 1930 to Robert T. Redfield and was widowed 39 yrs. She was active for many years at the Homer Ave. Methodist Church and was a member of the Willing Workers. She also belonged to Kings Daughters. Betty traveled to Hawaii, California, Texas, Florida, Canada, and many other places with the Willa Mae travel group. She lived in her own home until age 94, and then moved to the Elizabeth Brewster House in Homer. Her final residence was the Cortland Care Center. She is survived by her daughters Roberta (David) Robinson of Homer NY, Barbara (Frank) Elges of Pagaso Springs CO, four grandchildren Susan, Steve, John, and Lisa, ten great grandchildren, sister Eleanor Randall of Florida, sister in law Lois Stafford of Cortland, dear friend Sally White of Cortland. A family graveside service will be held Monday 1 pm at the Scott Union Cemetery, Scott, NY. Roberta and Barbara, We are sorry for the loss of your Mother. Our thoughts and prayers are with you. Dave and Neita Hello my name is Annette Bonacci I worked with Mrs.Betty Redfield at the Elizabeth Brewster House here in Homer Ny my best regards to Mrs. Redfield's family may god be with them in the time of need after losing their loving and caring mother thank you and god bless you all. Mom just called with the news. I am so sorry I could not have been there to see the family. I have wonderful memories of special times with Aunt Betty--picnics at Little York,Christmas at Uncle Charlie's,lunches with Marie, Aunt Betty, Aunt Vivian and my mom. Hope to see you in Homer some time soon. Debbie Roberta and Barbara, I was so sorry to hear about your mother's death. I remember staying at your house on Maple Avenue when my sister Debbie was born, and hearing the telephone ring to give us the news! There are other memories of picnics, Christmas at the farm, Sunday dinners there and being in Barbara's wedding. When we were small Aunt Betty was always there to take care of us when needed. Please know my thoughts are with you at this time. Kathy