Obituary of Dorothy E. Genson

Dorothy E. Genson, 88, of Cortlandville went to be with her Lord February 26, 2014 at the Groton Nursing Home. She was born August 19, 1925 in Spafford, the daughter of the late Phillip and Eunis Hull Burns. Dorothy was a longtime resident of the area. She was employed for over 32 years at Smith Corona Corp. In her spare time she enjoyed camping, gardening, and traveling. Her family will remember her as a faithful Christian, loving wife, mother, grandmother, great grandmother, She is survived by her son Lewis (Lida) Genson of Blodgett Mills, her daughter Joann (John C.) Brown of Cortland, seven grandchildren Michael Brown, Debra Moss, Jeff, Ray, Scott, Jason, and Julie Genson, thirteen great grandchildren, nieces and nephews. In addition to her parents, she was predeceased by her husband Lynn Genson, and all her siblings including Lester and Lloyd Burns and Edna Peak. Calling hours will be Monday 1-2 with a funeral service to begin 2 pm at the Wright-Beard Funeral Home Inc., 9 Lincoln Ave., Cortland NY, 13045. Spring burial will be at the McGrawville Rural Cemetery. At a later date a celebration of her life will be announced. Contributions may be made to Caring Community Hospice of Cortland County, 11 Kennedy Pkwy, Cortland NY, 13045. To offer online condolences visit www.wright-beard.com