Jacquelyn L. “Jacque” Conner

Jacquelyn L. “Jacque” Conner

HORNELL – Jacquelyn L. “Jacque” Conner, 89, passed away Thursday (Oct. 24, 2024) at her home on Sutherby Avenue.

Born in North Hornell on April 12, 1935 she was the daughter of the late Milton and Arbuta (Fisher) Palmer. On July 15, 1955 she was married at Silver Lake to Charles H. Conner, Jr. who predeceased her on June 13, 2001 after 46 years of marriage. Besides her parents and husband, she was also predeceased by one son, Alan Conner and one brother, William (Noreen) Palmer.

A lifelong resident of Hornell, Jacque was a graduate of Hornell High School, class of 1953.

She was a loving and devoted wife, mother, grandmother “Gigi” and sister and enjoyed gardening and doing crafts.

For many years Jacque was an active member of the former Hornell United Methodist Church (now known as the Webbs Crossing Bible Church).

She is lovingly survived by three children, Kathleen (Gerald) Schmitt of Hornell, Thomas (Kathryn) Conner of Andover, NY and Keith Conner (Kate) of Hornell; her daughter-in-law, Terry Conner of Dundee, Fl; eight grandchildren, Michele (Doug), Brett (Kelly), Eric (Sara), Chad (Missy), Angela (James) Cain, Dakota (Gabrielle), Madyson and Chloe; 10 great-grandchildren, Sydney, Alec, McKenzie, Bridget, Zach, Anya, Blake, Addie, Wynter and Charlie; one brother, Donald (Suzanne) Palmer of Hornell; as well as her nieces and nephews.

To honor her wishes there will be no calling hours. A private interment, with her husband Chuck, will take place at Bath National Cemetery at the convenience of her family. A Celebration Life will be held at a later date.

In lieu of flowers, those wishing may contribute in her memory to the Webbs Crossing Bible Church, 7528 N. Main St. Ext., Hornell or to Turning Point of Catholic Charities Steuben/Livingston, 12 Allen St., Hornell, NY 14843.

The Bishop-Johnson & DeSanto Funeral Home, 285 Main St., Hornell is honored to assist Jacque’s family with the arrangements.

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