Obituary of Lura Jenney Wagner

Lura Jenney Wagner of Champlin Road, Cortland, NY passed away peacefully with family at her side on March 4th, 2016. Lura was born February 7th, 1923 to the late Elmer E. Jenney and Bertha (Wright) Jenney. She resided in Cortland for most of her life with her husband of 60 years, Gerald Wagner. She was the owner for many years of Sweeney's Liquor Store where she took pleasure sharing her vast knowledge of wines with the public. Lura was a proud member of Zonta Club of Cortland. She especially enjoyed the fellowship of its members as well as faithfully working in the Zonta Garden. She loved spending time with her family (including family dog Buster), gardening at her home, feeding and watching birds, and just being outside at Lake Front. She is survived by daughters Cheryl (Richard) Mudge and Jerri Minielli, grandchildren Rory Mudge, Nicole Minielli Ray, and Anthony Minielli, and great grandchildren Jasmine, Lynn, Natalie, and Gavin. She is also survived by brothers Roy (Dorothy) Jenney of Maryland and Jim (Clara) of Florida. She was predeceased by her husband Gerald in 2004, son in law Tony Minielli, brothers Edward, and Charles and sisters Marleah, Helen, Marian, and Phyllis. Funeral Services will be held 11am Wednesday at the Wright-Beard Funeral Home, 9 Lincoln Ave. Cortland, NY. A calling hour will be held 10-11am prior. Expressions of sympathy in Lura's memory may be made to hospice of the Finger Lakes, 1130 Corporate Drive, Auburn, NY 13021.