Anne H. Hoy

ANNE H. HOY

HORNELL-Anne H. Hoy, 85, of Hornell, passed away Tuesday afternoon (Feb. 10, 2009) at St. James Mercy Hospital in Hornell.
Born in North Hornell on Dec. 22, 1923, she was a daughter of the late Lewis and Doris Charles Hooker. Besides her parents, she also was predeceased by her infant son, her former husband, William Hoy in 1973 and her long time companion, Vincent Mahany in 2008, her brother-in-law, Robert Clark and her nephew, Scott Clark.
A life long resident of Hornell, Anne was a graduate of Hornell High School and received her bachelors of fine arts degree from Alfred University in 1946.
She was a member of Christ Episcopal Church in Hornell and a charter member of the Belle Hollow Hunt Club in Hornell.
Her main interests in life were her children, grandchildren and her horses.
Anne’s daughters state “she was a very special person and we loved her well. She was an artist, an athlete, and a mother. She always enjoyed her freedom and the joys that life did bring.”
Her family includes her three daughters, Deborah Hoy (Peter) Sherner of Billings, Montana, Jennifer Hoy (Chuck) Steffen of Birmingham, Iowa and Janice Hoy Piliero of Canisteo; her “fourth” daughter, Sue (Ron) Sweeney of Cape Cod, Mass.; her 11 grandchildren and 11 great-grandchildren; her two sisters, Audrus “Audy” (Jerry) Ferguson of Penn Yan and Joyce Clark of Coopers Plains; also her two nephews and one niece.
Calling hours are from 1-2 p.m. Friday at the Bishop & Johnson Funeral Home, 285 Main St., Hornell, where a funeral and committal service will be held following calling hours at 2 p.m. Friday, with the Rev. Thomas Gramley officiating. Interment will be in Rural Cemetery, Hornell.
In lieu of flowers, those wishing may contribute in her memory to Christ Episcopal Church, PO Box 336, Hornell, NY 14843 (envelopes will be available at the funeral home) or to a charity of the donor’s choice.