Obituary of Jeanette Powers

Jeanette Powers, 60, of Cortland passed away Friday at Crown Center in Cortland. She was born May 31, 1951 in McGraw, the daughter of the late Harold and Ruth Craft Walker. She has been a longtime resident of the Cortland area. Jeanette had worked in food service for many years at SUNY Cortland. She was a member of the Homer Baptist Church and Cortland Moose Lodge. In her spare time she enjoyed Bingo and crocheting. Jeanette is survived by her son Edward (Tasha) Powers, daughters Amy (Thomas) Russell, Denise ( Jesse Cooley) Hubbard, Michelle Powers, Dale Diane (JP)Ledford, brothers Ralph, Bob, and Gerald Walker, sister Charlotte Reynolds, eleven grandchildren, several nieces, nephews, and cousins. She was predeceased by her brothers Kenneth and Harold, and sister Marion Jenney. A memorial service will be held 11 AM Wednesday at Wright-Beard Funeral Home, 9 Lincoln Ave., Cortland. Calling hours will be held 5-7 PM Tuesday. To offer condolences online, visit www.wright-beard.com Michelle, I am so sorry to hear about your Mom, I know this past year has seen a decline in her health and it sounds like you and your siblings have really pulled together during a difficult time. Please know that you are in my thoughts. I hope you focus on the wonderful memories you had with your Mom and family and know that she is probably taking great solace in knowing you can lean on each other. Carey Romeiser Denise and Michelle, I am so sorry about your mom. My thoughts and prayers are with you guys. I know I don't see you two that much now but I still wanted you to know that my thoughts are with you. Rosa Greenman Nauseef I was very sorry to hear of Aunt Jeannette's passing. Since she was only seven years older than me, I have vivid memories of her as a young girl and teenager. She was very pretty and vivacious and I was in awe of her. Jeannette was truly a remarkable woman who overcame much diversity to raise a fine family. I will treasure the memories of Jeannette. Sandra Morris