| Date of Birth | February 14, 1966 |
| Passed Away | October 18, 2008 |
| Place of Residence | Hornell/Cohocton |
| Home State | NY |
| Service Date | October 25, 2008 |
| Service Time | 2 P.M. |
| Service Location | Avoca Funeral Home |
| Interment Location | Mapleview Cemetery, Cohocton, N.Y. |
BETSY JO NICHOLS
HORNELL/COHOCTON-Betsy Jo Nichols, 42, formerly of Cohocton, entered into rest early Saturday afternoon (Oct. 18, 2008) at her home at 263 Canisteo St. in Hornell after losing her courageous fight with cancer.
Born in the Town of Urbana on Feb. 14, 1966, she was a daughter of Leon R. Wagner, who predeceased her on Nov. 14, 2003 and Joyce E. Murphy Wagner, who survives.
Betsy graduated from Cohocton Central School where she was a member of the soccer team and served as a majorette and played the flute for the band. She received an associate’s degree from Corning Community College and upon graduation she received the Professional Secretary Award for attaining the highest grade average for her graduation class.
Before her recent employment with Delco in Hornell, she was employed at Alstom also in Hornell.
She was a member of the Free Methodist Church in Hornell.
Betsy will be sadly missed by everyone who knew and loved her.
Besides her mother, Joyce of Cohocton, her family includes her two sons, Jacob Tyler Nichols, age 12 of Savona and Jesse Christopher Wagner, age 5, of Hornell; her sister, Kellie Sue (Rick) Zimmerman of Walton, NY; her niece, Lindsey Jo Contello; her nephew, Eric Zimmerman; her step niece, Krystal Zimmerman and her daughter, Keelie; her step nephew, Rickey Zimmerman; her two great nieces, Gabriella Contello and Natalie Contello; also her aunts, uncles and cousins.
Calling hours are from noon-2 p.m. Saturday at the Avoca Funeral Home, 22 N. Main St., Avoca, where a funeral service will be held in Betsy’s memory following calling hours at 2 p.m. Saturday, with the Rev. Sande Thomas, pastor of the Avoca United Methodist Church officiating. Interment will be held at the convenience of the family at Mapleview Cemetery, Cohocton.
In lieu of flowers, those wishing may contribute in her memory to either the Avoca United Methodist Church, Jacobs Ladder Rd., Avoca, NY 14809, the Free Methodist Church, 60 Washington St., Hornell, NY 14843 or to a charity of the donor’s choice.
Joyce & Family
You know how much we LOVED Betsy and she will surely be welcomed into heaven.
As someone told me today-“my mom will be dancing with the Big Guy” and am sure Betsy will be rejoycing with my mom who’s failing rapidly.
Love & prayers to you all.
Our sweet sweet friend Betsy will be forever remembered as our sister in Christ. She loved the Lord with all her heart and she glowed with his active spirit within her. Her friendship blessed us in many ways. We will see you again Besty, that’s a promise.
Joyce, Kellie, and family,
Words cannot express our sincere sympathy for your loss. Betsy’s suffering is no more. She is at peace. Dick, Joe, and Betty were there to greet her with open arms. The photo of Betsy and her loves, her boys Jacob and Jesse, is very lovely and a real keepsake. Her smile filled the room. Betsy will be missed by many. Our prayers are with you and yours. Kellie we also pray for your Rick. The days of Roseland Park are in the past but those times will be with us until the last.
Much love,
Cathy and Rick
I’m so sorry. You will be missed. I remember little league baseball, all the laughs, tears and wonderful conversations we shares at the feilds, at work and life. My heart go out to all who will miss you!!!
Dear Joyce and family, Our hearts and prayers go out to you at this difficult time. We didn’t know your daughter personally, but she had to be special because her mother is.
Joyce, We are so sorry about Betsy. She is with our Lord now and she is happy. May the Lord Bless you and keep you strong he is always there for us.
Besty was a great person may god rest her now. My prayers go out to her children and family sorry for your loss.
I don’t even know where to start,there are so many memories that come to mind,Joyce,I am so very sorry for the loss of Bets,she was my friend for so many years,I can’t get used to the idea that she is gone.You raised the most awesome person. She always made me laugh,even if things were awful,and was one of the best moms and most kind-hearted people I ever met. We had some long talks over the last year,I am glad that we came back together through the ballfield. I heard a song on the radio yesterday that made me laugh and cry at the same time,she would know what I mean when I say,Boom Boom…..out go the lights
My heartfelt condolences go out to the family of Betsy. I knew her about 10 years ago and while we’d gone our separate ways, I’d still kept up on her progress through the grapevine. Even during times that weren’t always peaches n’ creame, Betsy was a kind hearted and genuinely funny person. Her smile was contagious. While I never had the opportunity to reunite with her during her “new life”, I was so happy to hear that she was blessed with another little one because in spite of everything, she was a wonderful and loving mother! No one ever had a leg to stand on if they questioned her love for her children! I’m blessed to have known her, even for a short amount of time and I’m so very sorry for your loss.
We want to let Joyce and all Betsy’s family know that our thoughts and prayers are with them during this sad time. Always remember the good time you had together.
We want to express to Joyce and the rest of Betsy’s family our condolances. Remembering your good times together can help you smile again.
I am so sorry to hear of Betsy’s passing. Betsy and I worked together many years ago at Alstom, and we were friends for many years. I was at her wedding, and she at my baby shower. I moved away from the area and lost touch with many people, Betsy being one of them. The one thing that comes to my mind (and heart) is Betsy’s raspy laugh. It was contagious! If she laughed, I laughed. And she laughed often. I will miss Betsy very much, and I find some comfort in knowing that she is no longer suffering. I am so sorry that I can’t be there today at the funeral home. Reading the other comments here from loved ones and friends, it sounds like there will be a full house up in Heaven. Rest in peace, friend. I will continue to think of you fondly and often. Say hi to my mom, okay?
I was so deeply saddened to hear of Betsy’s passing. I was fortunate to have an opportunity to get to know her. She was a wonderful person and an inspiration. She had some hard times in her life but she made it through it all. I know she had a deep love for her sons and her family. My thoughts and prayers are with you all at this time.
Joyce & family this seems to be so late but you are in my thoughts & prayers as you have been from the beginning. So terribly sad but no more suffering & you know that she is where life is beautiful. sorry I couldn`t be there in person but was there in spirit. Love you Sandy
Even though I did not know your daughter, my Mom was her neighbor and took food over to you all the last week. You have been in my prayers and thoughts. I am sorry for your loss. Sincerely, Kim Clifford Wood
Dear Joyce and family,
I am so very sorry for the passing of Betsy. It’s had to be really a rough thing to deal with.. I will always remember Betsy, she was a sweet girl, and the fuss she always made over my Colleen with the curls and dimples, are etched in my heart forever.
Prayers are with you.
And love and hugs.