Obituary of Gertrude Marie Sturdevant

Gertrude Marie Sturdevant, 85, of Cortland, NY went to be with her Lord and Savior on September 24, 2011, in Cortland Regional Medical Center after a brief illness. Gertrude was born April 3, 1926 in Peckville, VA. She was the daughter of the late Austin and Annabelle Roney. Gertrude known to friends and family as Gerty or Grandma Gert was a crossing guard for the Cortland Police Department for over 20 years. She was well loved and respected by all who knew her. Gertrude is survived by her loving husband of 61 years, George Sturdevant. Her sisters Marge Washburn and Elane Jantz . Her children Charles Sturdevant of Cadyville, Dean (Lori) Sturdevant of Cortland, and Dale (Teresa) Sturdevant of McGraw. Her grandchildren Jaime Sturdevant, Dale Sturdevant Jr, Sarah (Ed) Burgess, Erin Sturdevant, Jennifer (Terrence) Corson, Amber (Dale) Gearhart, Allison (Robert )White, Deanna Sturdevant and Chase Sturdevant. Several great-grandchildren Faith, Evie and Caleb Corson: Rayden Sturdevant: Amelia Gearhart, as well as Ethan and Jayla White,Diamond,Jade, and Emerald Sturdevant. She is predeceased by her brothers Bill, Bob and Austin Roney and her sisters Joan Odell and Laura Lewis. Calling hours will be held Saturday at Holy Trinity Lutheran Church located at 216 Kattelville Rd, Chenango Bridge, NY beginning at 10am. Funeral will be beginning at 1130 and conclude at 1230. Interment will immediately follow at McGraw Rural Cemetery. To offer on line condolences visit www.wright-beard.com