Bessie Wright Barton

Bessie (Betty) Wright Barton, 84, of Endicott, passed peacefully at her home on August 11, 2011 following a brief period of declining health. Her loving family was at her side.Bessie was born on January 6, 1927 in Newark Valley a daughter of the late Allison and Matilda (Whytock) Wright. In addition to her parents, she was predeceased by her husband of 57 years, Lester A. Barton, Sr. on Dec.17, 2003, and her brothers Frances and Harold Wright.Bessie is survived by her loving and devoted children and their spouses: Lester, Jr. and Judy Barton, Leslie and Donald Cumming, Lon and Valerie Barton; cherished grandchildren: Kelly and Brenton White, Melissa Barton, Kristie and Joriann Garcia, Cody Barton; beloved great grandson, Camden White; brothers: Dwight (Francis) Wright, Merle (Lillie) Wright, James Wright, sister-in-law, Lorena Wright. Several nieces and nephews also survive.Bessie retired from Binghamton University following 20 years of dedicated service. She had enjoyed ceramics and painting but most especially treasured each and every moment she was with her family.Her family will receive friends on Monday from 11AM to 1PM at the MacPherson Funeral Home, 5 Whig St. Newark Valley. A funeral service and celebration of her life will follow there at 1 PM with Rev. James T. Willard officiating. Burial will be in Hope Cemetery, Newark Valley. Friends wishing may kindly consider memorials in her memory directed to Lourdes Hospice, 4102 Old Vestal Road, Vestal NY 13850. Memories and condolences may be shared in her guest book at www.macphersonfh.com