Obituary of Virginia M. Owens

Virginia Owens, 91, formerly of Blodgett Mills, passed away July 11, 2013, at the Cortland Park and Rehabilitation Center. She was born January 11, 1922, in McGraw, NY, the daughter of the late Lloyd and Marguerite Short Wildman. Virginia was a lifelong resident of McGraw/Blodgett Mills. Her joy was her family, and she enjoyed spending time making memories with them. This included family camping, picnics, holidays, and large family dinners around her dining table. Her baking and cooking was well-known throughout the area. Her large garden provided enough produce for her to fill the pantry and freezer every year. In May of 1997 she received honors for 40 plus years of dedicated service in the Beginner Department of Memorial Baptist Church. She was also responsible for starting the Pioneer Girl program which flourished there for many years. She was predeceased by her husband Merlin, a daughter Marcia, and sons Douglas and David. She is survived by her children Janie (Donald) Perry of Gordonville, PA, Alison (David) Owens of Smithville Flats, NY, Brian Owens, and Brenda (Robert) OGorman of Cortland, ten grandchildren, and ten great-grandchildren. Calling hours will be held Sunday from 4 €“ 6 at the Church of the Redeemer, 125 Tompkins Street, Cortland, NY, 13045. Another calling hour will be held on Monday morning from 10 -11 at the Church of the Redeemer, with a funeral service to follow, beginning at 11. The Wright-Beard Funeral Home is serving the family Janie and family, memories keep the special moments as wonderful treasures in your hearts. Thinking of you and your family with the deepest sympathy at this time of sorrow and loss! Martha Ferris Dear Janie and family, We were told of your mother's passing. Please be consoled by the remembrance that many hold of the grace and beauty of character that was hers. Having lost my husband, Roger, this year I can appreciate feelings of loss and yet the joy of knowing that he and I will meet and rejoice together according to God's loving plan. May God bless your reunions with your loved ones in time to come. Love, Dorothea.