ARKPORT/HORNELL - Jeanne E. Stearns, 89, of 3 Henry St.,
Arkport, died Thursday morning (July 4, 2019) at Elderwood at Hornell Nursing
Facility, following a long illness.
Born in North Hornell on November 28, 1929, she was the
daughter of Edward & Alta (Snyder) Jeffery.
Jeanne grew up in Hornell and was a graduate of Hornell High
School (class of 1948). She later
graduated from Columbia School of Nursing in New York City where she earned her
Registered Nurses License. In the
upcoming years, she continued taking classes in keeping with her license.
From 1958 – 1989, Jeanne served as School Nurse at Arkport
Central School. For about 8 years, she
was employed as a registered nurse at St. James Mercy Hospital, retiring in
1996.
Jeanne was a member of the Arkport Presbyterian Church and
also the Hornell Alumni Association. She
had a deep affection for animals and throughout the years owned many dogs &
cats. She was a longtime supporter of
the Hornell Humane Society and also the SPCA.
Always ready to help others, Jeanne “took-in” countless
children and young adults into her home, giving them a place to stay because
they were having troubles at home. She
will be remembered as a loving & caring woman who was an asset to the entire
community.
Jeanne was preceded in death by 2 sisters, Pat Tiemersma and
Alyce Brown.
Surviving are 3 sons, William (Linda) Stearns of Arkport,
Martin (Bea) Stearns of Menifee, CA and Mitchell (Gina) Stearns of Hildebran,
NC; 1 daughter, Denise (Sam) Spear of Lockport, NY; 1 sister, Kathleen Wilson
of Frederick, MD; 15 grandchildren; 8 great-grandchildren; several nieces &
nephews.
At Jeanne’s request there will be no calling hours. Private services will be held at the
convenience of the family.
Funeral arrangements are in care of the Dagon Funeral Home,
38 Church St., Hornell, NY.
Jeanne’s family request that in lieu of flowers, memorial
contributions in her name be made to the Hornell Humane Society, 7649
Industrial Park Road, Hornell, NY 14843.
