She was born February 16, 1930 in Bridgewater, NY to the late Aubrey and Mabel (Strong) Saxe. Jean attended Richfield Springs Central School. She married Harry “Shorty” Glenn More on November 29, 1947. Harry predeceased her August 4, 1993.
Jean and Harry, along with several other parents were instrumental in developing Otsego Co. Mental Retardation Association a group for Individuals with developmental disabilities which later became the ARC Otsego. In its beginnings Jean served as Secretary/Treasurer as well as a Board Member. She was a dedicated homemaker and she loved to bake. Jean also was a babysitter for many families in the area. She was always very active doing puzzles, and word searches. Jean was an avid reader and enjoyed collecting books. She enjoyed dancing and country music as well. She also enjoyed going to plays at Orpheus Theatre. In her younger years she was a Brownie Leader and was involved with 4H. Jean was always very supportive of family especially her grandchildren. During her families sporting events, music concerts or art shows Jean was always their biggest cheerleader. She loved spending time with her family and was well known for always sitting on her front porch. Jean’s door was always open for anyone who might need something.
She is survived by her loving children Teresa More of Oneonta, Jacqueline Hill of Laurens, Kathy Hewlett (Richard) of Otego, Wendy More of Oneonta and Tracey (Steve) Robinson of Oneonta; her Grandchildren; Tammy (Eric) Muth, Rebecca (Dwayne) Jackson, Bryon (Lena) Hewlett, Renee (Joseph) Fairgrieve, Carrie Jean (Bumper) DeJoy, Mathew (Melissa) Robinson, and Jacob Harry Robinson; Great Grandchildren Katelynn and Addilynn Muth, Heather and Austin Jackson, Peyton, Alana, and Jack Fairgrieve, Rickie Brennan and Sam DeJoy, Lucas and Jake DeJoy, Samantha Beltcher and PJ Baughman; Great Great Grandchildren Jasper and Noa; her brother-in-law Don Wilson of FL and sisters-in-law Roberta and Dorleen as well as many nieces, nephews, cousins and many special friends.
She was predeceased by her brothers and sisters Dorothy (Bruce) VanBenschoten, Eleanor “Ona” Bradley, Wesley Saxe, Aubrey (Ruth) Saxe, Jr., and Ethel Wilson.
Calling hours will be held Wednesday, November 20, 2019 from 4 to 7pm in the Bookhout Funeral Home, 357 Main Street, Oneonta, at which time the family will be in attendance. Funeral Services will be held Thursday, November 21, 2019 at 1pm in the Bookhout Funeral Home, with Rev. Donna Taylor Martin of Elm Park United Methodist Church, officiating. Burial will take place immediately following in Oneonta Plains Cemetery.
Memorial contributions may be made in Jean’s memory to Huntington Memorial Library for Children’s Books, 62 Chestnut Street, Oneonta, NY 13820 or to Ainsley’s Angels, 33 Jefferson Ave. or Oneonta High School Band, 130 East Street, Oneonta, NY 13820
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