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Bernice Loretta Griffin

Female 1924 - 2021  (97 years)

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  1. 1.  Bernice Loretta Griffin was born on 19 May 1924 in Howard, Steuben County, New York; died on 4 Dec 2021 in Hornell, Steuben County, New York; was buried in Rural Cemetery, Hornellsville, Steuben County, New York.

    Notes:

    Bernice L. Cook, 97, formerly of Conklin Street, passed away on Saturday (December 4, 2021) at Elderwood Nursing Home in North Hornell.

    She was born on May 19, 1924 in the Town of Howard, the daughter of David Griffin and Bertha Smith Griffin. She was a lifelong area resident, graduating Hornell High School "Class of 1942", and went on to marry James C. " Charlie" Cook on October 1, 1942. Early on she had worked for Westinghouse in Bath, Corbin Wood Products in Hornell, but retired from the custodial department of Alfred State College. Bernice was a lifelong member of the Hornell United Methodist Church, where she had participated in numerous church groups.

    She was predeceased by her parents, her husband James C. "Charlie" Cook on October 19, 1998, her daughter Sheila Brown, 2 brothers Lyle and Arthur Griffin, 2 sisters Anna Richardson, and Luella Barker.

    She is survived by her son Duane (Donna) Cook of NC, her daughters Sandra (James) VanCise of Canisteo, Brenda (Warren) Cline of Addison, Darlene (Randie) Brewer of Hornell, her son in law Robert Brown of TN, 17 grandchildren, numerous great and great great grandchildren as well as nieces and nephews.

    The family will be present to receive friends on Thursday (December 9, 2021) from 2-4pm at the Bender-Brown & Powers Funeral Home, where a Funeral Service will follow calling at 4:00pm with Rev. Lenny Fuller officiating. Burial will be in Rural Cemetery. Another Celebration of Life will held in the summer of 2022.

    Bernice married James Charles Rowland Cook on 1 Oct 1942. James (son of Leon Cook and Estella Day) was born on 19 Mar 1918 in Alfred, Allegany County, New York; died on 19 Oct 1998 in Hornell, Steuben County, New York. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

    Children:
    1. 2. Sandra Lee Cook  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 16 Mar 1943 in Hornell, Steuben County, New York; died on 20 Mar 2022 in Hornell, Steuben County, New York; was buried in Woodlawn Cemetery, Canisteo, Steuben County, New York.
    2. 3. Living  Descendancy chart to this point
    3. 4. Living  Descendancy chart to this point
    4. 5. Living  Descendancy chart to this point
    5. 6. Shelia Dawn Cook  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 4 Apr 1954 in Hornell, Steuben County, New York; died on 8 Mar 2016 in Portland, Sumner County, Tennessee; was buried in Hillside Cemetery, Andover, Allegany County, New York.


Generation: 2

  1. 2.  Sandra Lee Cook Descendancy chart to this point (1.Bernice1) was born on 16 Mar 1943 in Hornell, Steuben County, New York; died on 20 Mar 2022 in Hornell, Steuben County, New York; was buried in Woodlawn Cemetery, Canisteo, Steuben County, New York.

    Notes:

    Canisteo - Sandra L. VanCise, 79 of Maple Street passed away Sunday (March 20, 2022) at St James Hospital.

    Born in Hornell, March 16, 1943, she was the daughter of James C. and Bernice Griffin Cook. She attended Hornell High School and was later employed by the former Corbin Wood Products in Hornell. She then joined the custodial staff at SUNY Alfred where she retired after 25 years of service. She loved baking, crafts, Elvis Presley and singing but especially enjoyed being outside and spending time with her family.

    She was predeceased by her parents, her sister; Sheila Brown, and her son James Jackson in 2010.

    Surviving are her husband; James VanCise of Canisteo, her daughter; Lori Priestley of Hornell, her sons; John (Frances) Jackson Jr. of Prattsburg and Kevin (Jennifer) VanCise of Painted Post, her sisters; Brenda (Warren) Cline of Addison and Darlene (Randie) Brewer of Hornell, her brother; Duane (Donna) Cook of North Carolina, 13 grandchildren and 13 great grandchildren.

    To send a remembrance to the family, please visit www.brownandpowersfuneralhomes.com or on Facebook@brownpowersfh. The family is being assisted by Gerald R. Brown, Director.

    The family will be present to receive friends at the Bender-Brown & Powers Funeral Home, 354 Canisteo Street in Hornell on Thursday (March 24) 2022 from Noon until 2 PM followed by funeral services at 2 PM with Rev. Lenny Fuller officiating. Burial will be in Woodlawn Cemetery in Canisteo.

    Friends wishing to remember Sandy are asked to consider a contribution to the Alzheimer's Association, 435 East Henrietta Road, Rochester, NY 14620.

    Sandra married Living [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

    Children:
    1. 7. James Milton Jackson  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 24 May 1961 in Hornell, Steuben County, New York; died on 12 Mar 2011 in Lynchburg, Virginia.
    2. 8. Living  Descendancy chart to this point
    3. 9. Living  Descendancy chart to this point

    Sandra married Living [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

    Sandra married Living [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

    Children:
    1. 10. Living  Descendancy chart to this point

  2. 3.  Living Descendancy chart to this point (1.Bernice1)

    Living married Living [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

    Children:
    1. 11. Living  Descendancy chart to this point
    2. 12. Living  Descendancy chart to this point
    3. 13. Living  Descendancy chart to this point

  3. 4.  Living Descendancy chart to this point (1.Bernice1)

    Living married Living [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

    Children:
    1. 14. Living  Descendancy chart to this point
    2. 15. Living  Descendancy chart to this point
    3. 16. Living  Descendancy chart to this point
    4. 17. Living  Descendancy chart to this point

  4. 5.  Living Descendancy chart to this point (1.Bernice1)

    Living married Living [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

    Children:
    1. 18. Living  Descendancy chart to this point
    2. 19. Living  Descendancy chart to this point

  5. 6.  Shelia Dawn Cook Descendancy chart to this point (1.Bernice1) was born on 4 Apr 1954 in Hornell, Steuben County, New York; died on 8 Mar 2016 in Portland, Sumner County, Tennessee; was buried in Hillside Cemetery, Andover, Allegany County, New York.

    Notes:

    PORTLAND, Tenn. - Sheila D. Brown, 61, of Portland, Tenn. passed away Tuesday, March 8, 2016 at her home.

    Mrs. Brown was born April 4, 1954 in Hornell to James Charles and Bernice Griffin Cook. Shelia grew up in Hornell and was a 1973 graduate of Hornell High School.

    On July 7, 1973, she married Robert E. Brown of Andover who survives. They eventually moved to White House, Tenn. where they resided until 2015, when they moved to Portland, Tenn. During her years in White House, Sheila was employed as an in-school suspension teacher at Greenbrier Middle School.

    Sheila was preceded in death by her father, James Cook, and her grandson, Ethan Bibb. In addition to her husband, she is survived by her mother, Bernice Cook, of Hornell; sons, Ryan E. (Ashley) Brown, Gallatin, Tenn. and Rustin E. Brown, Nashville, Tenn.; daughters, Rene' (Joey) Rollins, Portland, Tenn. and Robin E. (Farris H. III) Bibb, Benton, Ky.; brother, Duane (Donna) Cook, Arden, N.C.; sisters, Sandra (James) VanCise, Canisteo; Brenda (Warren) Cline, Addison; and Darlene (Randie) Brewer, Hornell; 9 grandchildren, Tiffany, Johnathan, Joshua, Colten, Hunter, Lanna, Lexi and Caitlyn; 1 great-grandchild, Tatum; numerous nieces, nephews, cousins and many dear friends.

    Sheila was a devoted, kind, giving, selfless, encouraging, humble, courageous and loving servant to all. She lived her life for Christ every day since accepting Him as her Lord and Savior in 1980. Sheila wrote beautiful Christian poetry and many were blessed to receive her poems at Christmas throughout the years.

    A Celebration of Life was held March 12, 2016 at the Church at Grace Park, White House, Tenn. with Bro. Bob Cook officiating. Sheila requested that all contributions please be made to the Christian Community School, 506 Hester Drive, White House, TN 37188 (in subject area note: in Honor of Shelia Brown). More important than anything else in life to her was Jesus and family. This school not only touches families but it furthers the Kingdom of Christ in daily activity.

    A Celebration of Life for Sheila will be held at the Alfred-Almond Bible Church in December, at a date yet to be determined.

    Shelia married Living [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

    Children:
    1. 20. Living  Descendancy chart to this point
    2. 21. Living  Descendancy chart to this point
    3. 22. Living  Descendancy chart to this point
    4. 23. Living  Descendancy chart to this point


Generation: 3

  1. 7.  James Milton Jackson Descendancy chart to this point (2.Sandra2, 1.Bernice1) was born on 24 May 1961 in Hornell, Steuben County, New York; died on 12 Mar 2011 in Lynchburg, Virginia.

    Notes:

    LYNCHBURG, Va. - James Milton Jackson, 49, of Lynchburg, Va., passed away Saturday (March 12, 2011) at his home after a short battle with cancer.
    He was born in Hornell, on May 24, 1961 to John Clayton Jackson, Sr. of Wayland, and Sandra Lee (Cook) VanCise of Canisteo.
    James was employed by Harris Trucking in Virginia. He loved playing in bands, where he played the bass guitar. He played in several bands in New York and Virginia.
    In addition to his parents, James is survived by his fiance

    James married Living [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

    Children:
    1. 24. Living  Descendancy chart to this point
    2. 25. Living  Descendancy chart to this point

  2. 8.  Living Descendancy chart to this point (2.Sandra2, 1.Bernice1)

    Family/Spouse: Living. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

    Children:
    1. 26. Living  Descendancy chart to this point

    Family/Spouse: Living. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

    Children:
    1. 27. Living  Descendancy chart to this point

    Living married Living [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

    Children:
    1. 28. Living  Descendancy chart to this point
    2. 29. Living  Descendancy chart to this point

  3. 9.  Living Descendancy chart to this point (2.Sandra2, 1.Bernice1)

    Living married Living [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

    Children:
    1. 30. Living  Descendancy chart to this point
    2. 31. Living  Descendancy chart to this point
    3. 32. Living  Descendancy chart to this point

  4. 10.  Living Descendancy chart to this point (2.Sandra2, 1.Bernice1)

    Family/Spouse: Living. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

    Children:
    1. 33. Living  Descendancy chart to this point

  5. 11.  Living Descendancy chart to this point (3.Living2, 1.Bernice1)

    Family/Spouse: Unknown. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

    Children:
    1. 34. Living  Descendancy chart to this point

  6. 12.  Living Descendancy chart to this point (3.Living2, 1.Bernice1)

  7. 13.  Living Descendancy chart to this point (3.Living2, 1.Bernice1)

  8. 14.  Living Descendancy chart to this point (4.Living2, 1.Bernice1)

    Living married Living [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

    Children:
    1. 35. Living  Descendancy chart to this point
    2. 36. Living  Descendancy chart to this point

  9. 15.  Living Descendancy chart to this point (4.Living2, 1.Bernice1)

  10. 16.  Living Descendancy chart to this point (4.Living2, 1.Bernice1)

    Living married Living [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

    Children:
    1. 37. Living  Descendancy chart to this point

  11. 17.  Living Descendancy chart to this point (4.Living2, 1.Bernice1)

    Family/Spouse: Unknown. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

    Children:
    1. 38. Living  Descendancy chart to this point

  12. 18.  Living Descendancy chart to this point (5.Living2, 1.Bernice1)

    Family/Spouse: Unknown. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

    Children:
    1. 39. Living  Descendancy chart to this point

    Living married Living [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

    Children:
    1. 40. Living  Descendancy chart to this point

    Living married Living [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

    Children:
    1. 41. Living  Descendancy chart to this point

  13. 19.  Living Descendancy chart to this point (5.Living2, 1.Bernice1)

    Living married Living [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

    Children:
    1. 42. Living  Descendancy chart to this point
    2. 43. Living  Descendancy chart to this point
    3. 44. Living  Descendancy chart to this point

  14. 20.  Living Descendancy chart to this point (6.Shelia2, 1.Bernice1)

    Living married Living [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

    Children:
    1. 45. Living  Descendancy chart to this point
    2. 46. Living  Descendancy chart to this point

    Family/Spouse: Living. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

    Children:
    1. 47. Living  Descendancy chart to this point

  15. 21.  Living Descendancy chart to this point (6.Shelia2, 1.Bernice1)

    Living married Living [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

    Children:
    1. 48. Living  Descendancy chart to this point
    2. 49. Living  Descendancy chart to this point

  16. 22.  Living Descendancy chart to this point (6.Shelia2, 1.Bernice1)

    Living married Living [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]


  17. 23.  Living Descendancy chart to this point (6.Shelia2, 1.Bernice1)


Generation: 4

  1. 24.  Living Descendancy chart to this point (7.James3, 2.Sandra2, 1.Bernice1)

  2. 25.  Living Descendancy chart to this point (7.James3, 2.Sandra2, 1.Bernice1)

  3. 26.  Living Descendancy chart to this point (8.Living3, 2.Sandra2, 1.Bernice1)

  4. 27.  Living Descendancy chart to this point (8.Living3, 2.Sandra2, 1.Bernice1)

  5. 28.  Living Descendancy chart to this point (8.Living3, 2.Sandra2, 1.Bernice1)

  6. 29.  Living Descendancy chart to this point (8.Living3, 2.Sandra2, 1.Bernice1)

    Living married Living [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]


  7. 30.  Living Descendancy chart to this point (9.Living3, 2.Sandra2, 1.Bernice1)

  8. 31.  Living Descendancy chart to this point (9.Living3, 2.Sandra2, 1.Bernice1)

  9. 32.  Living Descendancy chart to this point (9.Living3, 2.Sandra2, 1.Bernice1)

  10. 33.  Living Descendancy chart to this point (10.Living3, 2.Sandra2, 1.Bernice1)

  11. 34.  Living Descendancy chart to this point (11.Living3, 3.Living2, 1.Bernice1)

  12. 35.  Living Descendancy chart to this point (14.Living3, 4.Living2, 1.Bernice1)

  13. 36.  Living Descendancy chart to this point (14.Living3, 4.Living2, 1.Bernice1)

  14. 37.  Living Descendancy chart to this point (16.Living3, 4.Living2, 1.Bernice1)

  15. 38.  Living Descendancy chart to this point (17.Living3, 4.Living2, 1.Bernice1)

  16. 39.  Living Descendancy chart to this point (18.Living3, 5.Living2, 1.Bernice1)

  17. 40.  Living Descendancy chart to this point (18.Living3, 5.Living2, 1.Bernice1)

  18. 41.  Living Descendancy chart to this point (18.Living3, 5.Living2, 1.Bernice1)

  19. 42.  Living Descendancy chart to this point (19.Living3, 5.Living2, 1.Bernice1)

  20. 43.  Living Descendancy chart to this point (19.Living3, 5.Living2, 1.Bernice1)

  21. 44.  Living Descendancy chart to this point (19.Living3, 5.Living2, 1.Bernice1)

  22. 45.  Living Descendancy chart to this point (20.Living3, 6.Shelia2, 1.Bernice1)

  23. 46.  Living Descendancy chart to this point (20.Living3, 6.Shelia2, 1.Bernice1)

  24. 47.  Living Descendancy chart to this point (20.Living3, 6.Shelia2, 1.Bernice1)

  25. 48.  Living Descendancy chart to this point (21.Living3, 6.Shelia2, 1.Bernice1)

  26. 49.  Living Descendancy chart to this point (21.Living3, 6.Shelia2, 1.Bernice1)


 

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