Obituary of Rosaletta McCall

Rosaletta "Tootsie" Root McCall passed on October 29th, 2024 after a lengthy illness. Tootsie was born on March 3, 1944 to the late Albert and Martha (Hay) Root. She was predeceased by her step-daughter, Christina; son, Christian; as well as her siblings Beverly Marcey, Patricia Mead, Karen Root, Pamela Guy and William Root. She attended Truxton Central School and graduated in 1963 with a group of wonderful classmates with whom she had lifetime friendships. She styled hair for many years in her home while rising her family and helping on the family's dairy farm. She retired from Homer School District's food service program in 2008. She volunteered many hours with the Dairy Promotion Committee, Girl Scout leader, and Cortland Hospital's Coffee Shop. She was generous with her time, tithe and many talents. She loved to cook and bake for anyone at any time. She is survived by her devoted husband, Lawrence, of 47 years, as well as her children Troy (Theresa) Beckwith, and Stacey (James) McCall Williams; her grandchildren Corine Morris, Troy Beckwith, Jr., Timothy Carr and Cortney Carr, Jackson McCall-Bush and Lillian McCall-Bush and Merida WIlliams; and her great-grandchildren Cadence, Payton, Daven, Olivia, Ila, Blake and Hudson. Tootsie is also survived by her siblings; Carol Gulini, Sandra Tiffany, Jeanne Hulbert, Deanna Gower, and Donald Root, as well as many dear friends, nieces and nephews. Calling hours will be at the Wright-Beard Funeral Home, Inc., 9 Lincoln Ave. Cortland, NY on November 8, 2024 from 4-7pm. Funeral services also at Wright-Beard on November 9th at 10 am. Private burial will commence at the family's convenience. In lieu of flowers a donation to be made to a charity of one's choice. To offer online condolences, please visit www.wright-beard.com