Batavia - Elizabeth M. Covey, 98, of Batavia, formerly of Oakfield, passed away Wednesday, (June 15, 2016) at the LeRoy Village Green Nursing Facility, in LeRoy.
Mrs. Covey was born March 30, 1918 in Moriah, a daughter of the late Guy and Sarah (O'Neil) Wright.
Elizabeth was an avid reader and Yankees fan. She also loved nature a working crossword puzzles. Most of all, she enjoyed spending time with her family.
She was the wife of the late James Covey, who passed away in 1985.
Surviving are her children, Larry (Paula) Covey of Batavia, Michael (Meegon) Covey of Oxnard, CA, Judy (Joseph) Figliulo of St. Augustine, FL, Susan (Gary) Call of Stafford, Patricia (Robert) Bak of Batavia; brothers, John (Andrea) Wright and Bill Wright both of Moriah; sisters, Mary (late Bill) Daha of Moriah, and Beulah (late Willard) Magoon of VT. Numerous grandchildren, great-grandchildren, nieces and nephews also survive.
She is preceded in death by a daughter, Diane Lang; brothers, Guy and Bob; sisters, Alice, Gertrude, Marguerite, and Thelma.
There will be no prior visitation. Family and Friends are invited to attend Elizabeth’s Funeral Service on Saturday at 11 AM at Burdett & Sanford Funeral Home, 11 Maple Avenue, Oakfield. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to the American Heart Association, 3500 Winton Place #4, Rochester, NY 14623-2860. Burial will be in Cary Cemetery, Oakfield.
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