Elizabeth J. Bixby September 7, 1925 - June 23, 2012
Elizabeth J. Bixby, 86, passed away peacefully Saturday (June 23, 2012)
at Highland Healthcare Center. Mrs. Bixby was born on Sept.
7, 1925 in Andover to Harold and Lena (Hower) Rice. On Jan. 25, 1947, in
Wellsville, she married Clifford P. Bixby, who predeceased her on Sept. 14,
2006.
Elizabeth was a loving and
devoted homemaker to her husband and family. Betty is survived by a son,
William (Toni) Bixby of Mansfield, Pa.; a daughter-in-law, Rosanne Bixby of
Andover, six grandchildren, Dennis Bixby, Thomas Bixby, Heidi Bixby, Christina
Bixby, James Bixby and Aaron Bixby and 5 great grandchildren. In addition to her husband,
she was predeceased by a son, Gary Bixby and a brother, Harold Rice, Jr. Betty loved to hunt and fish
alongside her husband. She was an avid BINGO enthusiast. She was a longtime
member of Andover United Methodist Church. Additionally, she was a member of
the American Legion Ladies Auxiliary and was a charter member of the Andover
Firemen’s Ladies Auxiliary. There will be no prior
visitation. There will be a graveside service on Monday at 3:00 p.m. in
Hillside Cemetery in Andover with Rev. Anita Youtzy of the Andover United
Methodist Church, officiating. Memorial contributions in
Betty’s name may be made to the Andover Rescue Squad, P.O. Box 726, Andover, NY
14806. Arrangements are under the
direction of Baker-Swan Funeral Home in Andover.
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