Obituary of Elizabeth Rood

Elizabeth Ann "Betty" Rood, 93, passed into the presence of her Lord and Savior Jesus Christ on October 1, 2026. She was born in East Homer, NY, on February 17, 1933, the daughter of the late Jesse and Laura Stevens.

Betty graduated from Truxton Central High School in 1950 and went on to work as a telephone operator for the New York Telephone Company in Cortland and Penn Yan, NY. She attended Baptist Bible Seminary in Johnson City, NY, for two years. Betty married Franklin Rood in 1956, and together they adopted a son, Scott. Betty also worked as a clerk for various establishments. The Roods owned and operated a dairy farm in Homer, NY, where Betty kept blueberries and took great joy in sharing them with friends and neighbors. She enjoyed gardening, quilting, crafts, the Scott Senior Club and traveling with the Tully and Lafayette Seniors.

She is survived by her son, Scott (Jeanette) Rood of Illinois; her grandson, Michael (Kristin) McDonald; her granddaughters, Tricia Steidinger and Megan Rood; her sister, Barbara (Richard) Rounds; and many nieces, nephews, and great-grandchildren. She was predeceased by her husband, Franklin Rood, and her brother, Jesse R. Stevens.

A graveside service will be held on October 8, 2026, at 10 a.m. at McGrawville Rural Cemetery in McGraw, NY. In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to Grace Christian Fellowship, 1250 Fisher Ave, Cortland, NY 13045.

Those close to Betty would like to thank the caregivers who provided care and companionship at the Friendship House Apartments, Walden Place, Guthrie Cortland Medical Center, and Cortland Park Rehabilitation and Nursing Center.