Obituary of Jean Ruth Sovocool

Jean R.ForemanSovocool, 76, of Cortlandville, passed away Saturday September 3, 2011 at home surrounded by family. She was born January 9, 1935 in Cortland, daughter of the late Richard and josephine Applegate Foreman, Sr. Jean was an area resident all her life graduating from Cortland High School in 1953. In their early married life, Jean and her husband, Ralph ran the roller skating rinks in Ithaca and Cortland. Later, she was a home maker and mother of 5 children.While raising her family she also worked for her husband's business, Sovocool's Body Shop. She was active in many volunteer activitiesat McGraw Central School and was a life long member of theFree Methodist Church in Cortland. After raising her children, she was employed by Tallmadge Tire andthe KleanKorner in Cortland. She is survived by her daughters Valerie (Kim Woodcock) Reine of Ithaca, NY; Desiree (Gregory) Wakehman of Amherst, NH; Stephanie Bruce of Holden, NC; Stephen (Kelly Simon) Sovocool of Homer, NY; Deidra (Christopher) Curtis of Valatie, NY; __ 23__grandchildren, _ 11___great grandchildren, and numerous nieces and nephews. Jean was predeceased by her husband Ralph J. Sovocool and her brother Richard A.Foreman, Jr. Calling hours will be Friday September 9, 4-7 pm at the Wright-Beard Funeral Home, Inc., 9 Lincoln Ave., Cortland, NY. A funeral service will be held Saturday2PM at the Wright-Beard Funeral Home. Contributions may be made to: The American Cancer Society To offer condolences online visit www.wright-beard.com MY HUSBAND, BUD AND IWOULD BOTHLIKE TO OFFER OUR CONDOLENCE TO THE FAMILY OF RALPH AND JEAN. WE WERE BOTH ROLLER SKATERS YEARS AGO,YHEY BOTH SEEMED LIKE SUCH A NICE COUPLEAND i KNOW FYHEY WILL BE Sadly missed by their family. Bud &Pat Albertxs Our thoughts and prayers are with the family. We haven't known her long or well, but a nice neighbor & a nice person. She will be greatly missed by all, we are sure. Paul & Peggy Dennis to jeannie's family, i am so very sorry for your loss. i know she will be missed alot,but will remain in our hearts forever. ken and i will keep you all in our prayers. jacky kohlmeyer So sorry to hear that Jean has passed away. Our thoughts are with all of you at this time. Carl & Jody Randall To Jeanne's family: I am so sorry to hear of your loss. Jeanne and Ralph were good friends many years ago and I remember them both most fondly. With deepest sympathy to all of you, Sue Dick Sovocool Family, what a wonderful tribute to your mom on Saturday, no doubt she was smiling from heaven with the service. We will remember Jean fondly, her hearty laugh, her love for the family. She truly will be missed by all who knew her. Kathi & John