Obituary of Betsy Rae Anderson

Elmira; Age 77, passed away Friday, August 9, 2013 at the Arnot Ogden Medical Center. Betsy was born in Mt. Jewett PA on October 21, 1935, daughter of the late Raymond and M. Maxine (Rafferty) Oakes. In addition to her parents she was predeceased by her brother Daniel Oakes, brother-in-law Phillip Barnhart and nephew Phillip Joel Barnhart. Betsy in survived by her husband of 58 years Robert C. Anderson; daughter and son-in-law, Rae A. and James Terwilliger of Horseheads with her children Michael Nelson and Lindsay (Eric) Upham; sons and daughters-in-law, Robert E. and Jacqueline Anderson of Elmira with children Janet, Heather and James Anderson; Mark A. and Michelle Anderson of Gang Mills with sons, Alec and Brennan Anderson; great grandchildren, Ryan and Bella Maxine Upham; sister Sally Barnhart of East Aurora NY with daughter Susan Barnhart. Also surviving are several nieces, nephews, cousins, in-laws and dear friends. Betsy was the former owner of Cozy Corner Restaurant. In earlier years she was an avid bowler. She enjoyed her friends at Gerber's. Betsy's greatest joy was time spent with family. Family and friends are invited to McInerny Funeral Home, 502 W. Water St., Elmira, on Tuesday, August 13, 2013 from 4:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m. Burial will be at the convenience of the family. Donations in Betsy's memory may be made to CareFirst, 11751 East Corning Road, Corning NY 14830.