Obituary of Georgia Chloe Hitchcock

Georgia Chloe (Ross) Hitchcock, formerly of Afton, NY, passed away peacefully at home with family by her side at the age of 77 on August, 19 2010. Georgia was born in Wevertown, NY on September 13, 1932. She was the 7th of 13 children, Mother to 6, Grandmother to 14, and Great-Grandmother to 8. Along with being devoted to her family and friends, she sold Sarah Coventry jewelry, enjoyed croqueting, and was happiest when playing a game of cards with her grandchildren. She received her GED from Harpursville, was a member and former secretary of the Afton VFW auxiliary, employed by the Afton Central School District, and a den mother to the cub scouts. She is survived by her former husband Cassius Donald Hitchcock; her Children: Edward D. & Linda Mary (Pell) Hitchcock of Sidney, NY; George A. & Gloria M. (Lamb) Hitchcock Victor, NY; Stephen L. Hitchcock (Sr) of Afton, NY; Linda D. Hitchcock & Greg A. Nowark of Binghamton, NY; Gregory L. & Andrea E. (Wood) Hitchcock of Sidney, NY; and Ronald D. (Sr) & Tracy J. (McKnight) Hitchcock of Plessis, NY ; her Grandchildren: Ann M. (Hitchcock) & Jon Schwab; Jennifer Smith; Stephen L. (Jr) & Melessa M. (Kwiatkowski) Hitchcock; Jeremy D. & Lisa (Marin) Hitchcock; Stephenie L. Hitchcock; Mary K. Hitchcock; Joshua R. Hitchcock; Kylee J. McKnight; AJ Hitchcock; Ronnie D. Hitchcock (Jr); Nicholas W. McKnight; Rebecca D. Hitchcock; Brandon M. Hitchcock; and Collin J. Hitchcock; her Great-Grandchildren: Samantha M. Poole; Gage S. Strong; Ashley C. Smith; Daniel Smith (Jr); Gavin R. Hitchcock; Dylan Smith; Ian M. Schwab; Ayden P. Hitchcock. She was anxiously awaiting the birth of her namesake Chloe Elizabeth Schwab who is expected on August 24, 2010. She is also survived by her Siblings: Myrtle Ross; Lois (Wells) Secor; Earl Wells; Hilda (Wells) Vroman; and Jean Wells; and her brothers- and sisters- in-law: Vonda (Washburn) Engle; Gerald Washburn; Kenneth Washburn; Georgia is predeceased by her parents: Garry Charles Ross, Rilla (Gates) Ross Wells & Gilbert Wells; her siblings: Lillian (Ross) Bump; Geneva (Ross) Cole; Garry Ross; Charles Ross; Phillip Wells; Phillis Ross; and John Wells; and her brothers- and sisters- in law: Alberta (Washburn) Ross Mosher; Robert Washburn; Wilma Prouty; Wilda "Billy Kay" (Washburn) Martin; Frank Hitchcock; Harold Hitchcock; and Ona (Hitchcock) Cooper. Chloe, as she was fondly known to her immediate family, was a kind and caring person who always worried about others before herself. She is remembered for her famous pizza for which her family eagerly gathered each Friday night to share and enjoy. Along with pizza, Chloe had an amazing recipe for fudge that was enjoyed and fought over by all. Her family was her life and she will be greatly missed by all who knew and loved her. The family would like to extend their special thanks and appreciation to Lourdes Hospice for the loving care they gave to Chloe; especially Bindy, Ann, and Sharon. Family and friends are invited to call Saturday, August 28 at C.H. Landers Funeral Chapel from 11am to 1 pm. The Funeral service will begin at 1pm followed by a graveside service at East Side Cemetery in Afton, NY. As an alternative to flowers Chloe's family suggests contributions be made in her memory to Sidney United Methodist Church, 12 Liberty Street Sidney, NY 13838.