Obituary of Billie Jean French

Billie Jean Chick French, 65, of Freetown, passed away January 3, 2013. She was born July 12, 1947 in Cortland NY. Chick was raised and educated locally graduating from Cortland High School in 1965. She had been employed at the Little Italian Kitchen and was co-proprietor of the Putt-N-Tuck Inn. Chick will be remembered as a loving wife, mother, grandmother, and friend who put others before her own needs. She is survived by her husband who she has been with for over 40yrs. William Bill French, her son Heath (JoAnne) French, special niece whom she thought of as a daughter Andrea Guernsey, her brother Dana Guernsey, grandchildren Kara and Michael, special nephew Jered Guernsey, special aunt and uncle Oland and Rita Guernsey along with a large extended family. She is predeceased by her parents Bill and Shirley Guernsey and her sister Bobbi. A calling hour will be held Thursday 12:30-1:30 pm with a funeral service to begin 1:30 pm at the Wright-Beard Funeral Home, Inc., 9 Lincoln Ave., Cortland NY, 13045. Burial will follow at the St. Marys Cemetery, Cortland NY. To offer online condolences visit www.wright-beard.com We send our love and prayers to all of "Chicki's family... She was a dear sweet wonderful person and she will always be missed and loved by everyone who knew her. We are sorry wecan tthere, but please know you are all in our thoughts and prayers. Chuck & Marlene Parks Bill and I would like to extend our sympathy to your family. Our thoughts and prayers are with each of you at this difficult time. May the wonderful memories and the closeness your family shared comfort you know and forever. Mary Guernsey Our thoughs and prayers go out to Bill and the family. Chick was a wonderful person who will be saddly missed. We are so sorry for your loss. Our hearts go out to you all.. God Bless you. Dave & Bonnie Stauber Very sorry for your loss. Mike+Laraine Coville