Obituary of Bette Jean Roundy

Bette J. Roundy 81 of McGraw passed away on December 26th, 2016 at Cortland Park Nursing Home. She was surrounded by her loving family after a courageous battle of Pancreatic Cancer. Bette was born October 22, 1935 in Cortland, NY to the late Elmer Buchanan and Louise Lewis Buchanan Bette previously worked and retired from ASU food service at SUNY Cortland. Amongst her work, Bette and her husband spent 19 years traveling to Zephyrhills, Florida for the winter. In the summer, Bette enjoyed spending time with her family. She and her husband took their grandchildren camping on many weekends. She had a love for music and especially enjoyed singing barbershop. She belonged to the Sweet Adelines, Seven Valley Barbershop for 25 years. She sang in a quartet many years and competed. They took first place one year. Bette and Ken celebrated their 50th wedding anniversary in March and in May their children invited friends and family to celebrate with them. Bette will be remembered by those who loved her. Her Husband; Kenneth Roundy,Her children; Gary Price - deceased, Wendy (Jay) Schum, Vicky (Wilbur) Hayes, Daniel Price and Jerri Ann (Mike) Guy. Her Step-children; Michael Roundy, Joseph (Karen) Roundy - deceased, Deborah (Steve) Mason, and Jeffery Roundy. Her siblings; Jane -deceased - (Bill) Randolph - Robert (Lorraine) Buchanan, Dorothy Steger, and Sue (Randy) Shaffer; together Ken and Bette had 17 grandchildren and 10 great-grandchildren. Calling hours will be held 12:30pm -2:00pm at Emanuel Baptist Church, Polkville, NY. Services will be held 2:00pm. Burial will be held in the spring at Atwater Cemetery, Route 41 Cemetery.