Jeannine Rita Minster

1931-2011

Elmira: Age 80, passed away on Thanksgiving Day, November 24, 2011 in Elmira. She was born in Elmira on July 21, 1931, a daughter of John and Alene (Horton) Minster. She was predeceased by brothers, John, Jr. and Joseph. Jeannine is survived by John, Jr.’s wife Edna; Joseph’s wife Willamina; sister and brother-in-law, Jacqueline and Peter Currie of Winston Salem, NC; brother and sister-in-law, Daniel and Virginia Minster of Horseheads; 13 nieces and nephews; many cousins, and their descendants. Jeannine was a life long resident of the Southside, and a communicant of St. Mary’s Church. She was a loving and caring person who devoted her time to her church and several charitable organizations. Jeannine was an avid bingo player up until a few years ago when it was no longer possible for her to participate. She moved to Flannery Towers following the death of her mother in 1993 and resided there until this past year when she was cared for by the staff of Chemung County Nursing Facility. Friends may call at McInerny Funeral Home, corner of W. Water and Walnut Sts., on Tuesday, November 29, 2011 from 4:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m., followed immediately by a service conducted by Father Richard Farrell. The burial will be at Forest Lawn Memorial Cemetery at the discretion of the family.

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