Grace A. Batson “Birdy”, age 91, Oxford, NJ died Saturday, December 5, 2015 at Warren Haven Nursing Home, Oxford, NJ. Grace was born January 17, 1924 in Drakestown, NJ. She is the daughter of the late William and Nellie (Keggan) Bird. She was preceded in death by her husband Robert G. Batson in October 1956, she is also preceded in death by her 5 brothers; Jerry, Robert, Floyd and William Bird, Howard Burd and her sister: Alice.
She was employed by Acme Markets, Succasunna, NJ as a Cashier for many years, she also previously worked as an assistant at Calleremi Cadillac and Buick Dealership in Budd Lake, NJ. Grace enjoyed visiting with friend and spending time with her loving family
She is survived by her daughter; Gail A. Bell and her husband Ronald, 3 grandchildren; Michelle Enders, Sherri Rotondo and Kelly Suyker. 5 great grandchildren; Kayla Enders, Alexis Rotondo, Daniel Rotondo, William Suyker and Nicholas Suyker.
The funeral will be held 12:00 pm on Thursday, December 10 at Cochran Funeral Home, Inc., 905 High Street, Hackettstown, N.J. with Dr. Rev. Frank Fowler officiating.Burial will be in Hackettstown Union Cemetery, Hackettstown on Thursday, December 10 at 1:00 pm.
Visitation will be held on Thursday, December 10 from 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM at Cochran Funeral Home, Inc., 905 High Street, Hackettstown, NJ 07840.
In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Trinity United Methodist Church, 213 Main Street, Hackettstown, N.J. 07840 in memory of Birdy
Condolences:
Daniel and Regina Thiede & Stephen
#5
December 11th, 2015 5:20 am
Gail, Please accept our condolences on the passing of your mom. It was an honor to have known Birdy, she was such a wonderful caring person, We will truly miss her. May God embrace you & your family in comfort during this difficult time.
Linda Connor
#4
December 10th, 2015 10:00 am
To Gail and Sherri and families. I worked with Birdy in the Acme close to 40 years ago when I was in high school. We had good times and she gave me lots of good advice. I met back up with her in the bagel shop in Hackettstown when my kids were little and they had the pleasure of knowing her as well. I had visited her in Warren Haven shortly after she moved there as well. We always had a good talk, a good laugh, and I always loved your mom and thought of her kindly. She will be missed by all but you have the pleasure of knowing how well loved she was by those she touched throughout her life. My condolences on your loss.
Neil and Dottie Kappers
#3
December 7th, 2015 6:33 pm
Gail so sorry to hear of your loss. You and your family are in our prayers.
Barry and Kathy Mayberry
#2
December 7th, 2015 6:02 pm
Gail & Sherri,
We are so sorry. We liked her very much. She was always so cheerful! At least she lived a good and long
life and you enjoyed her for a long time. We are unable to attend the funeral, but our thoughts and prayers
will be with you.
Barry and Kathy
Bill Hannigan
#1
December 7th, 2015 1:54 pm
Gail i felt so bad when I read about Mom. We were just talking about her last week. May God be with you and bless you. She always made me laugh & I am sure she already has them marching to a different tune in heaven already.
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