Jean Wright, 94, of Oneonta passed away on January 5, 2023 after a brief illness.
Jean was born on February 10, 1928 in Oneida the daughter of the late Lila and Neil Thorpe. She attended Norwich High School.
She married Edward Thomas Wright on September 16, 1946. Ed predeceased her on May 4, 2018. Jean and Ed had four children; Jody (Glenn) Kusant, Thomas (June) Wright, Donna Cole Coon, Teresa (Bill) Kusant and ten grandchildren; Jennifer (Delbert) Potter, April Wright, Ashlee Morse, Brian (Lisa) Cole, Kasey Cole (Maria Manna), Thomas Luciani, Tessa Luciani Vereen, Katilyn (Kevin) Bettcher, Emilie Kusant and William (Katherine) Kusant and several great grandchildren.
Jean worked in the Bainbridge and Guilford elementary cafeterias. She then worked for dentist, Dr. Fred and Neil Rothman in Sidney. She then returned to the Bainbridge-Guilford School District and drove school bus.
After retirement Jean and Ed enjoyed traveling. Jean liked knitting and crocheting. When she moved to Oneonta she loved playing Bingo and Dice. She remained an active reader her whole life.
Jean was predeceased by her brothers, Robert and Richard Thorpe.
Memorial services will be held on Friday, January 13, 2023 at 1:00 PM in the Lester R. Grummons Funeral Home, 14 Grand Street, Oneonta with Pastor Joel Shue officiating.
For those who wish memorial donations in Jean’s memory may be made to either Helio’s Care, 297 River Street Service Road, Suite 1, Oneonta, NY 13820 www.helioscare.org or to the charity of one’s choice.
To send the family an online condolence please visit www.grummonsfuneralhome.com
Arrangements are by the Lester R. Grummons Funeral Home, Oneonta.