Honeoye: June 19, 2018, at age 60 years. Survived by her husband David, and daughter; Misty (Dennis) Sanders-Kuhn. Grandchildren Logan and Emma. Sisters; Stella (John) Romero, of Deltona, Florida, Malinda (Jerry) Bevins, of Belcher, Kentucky, Juanita (Bob) Deskins of Pikeville, Kentucky. Brothers; Julius (Argina) Layne of Ormond Beach, Florida and Kelsey Layne of Deltona, Florida. Brothers-in-law; Michael (Juanne) Connors of Rio Rancho, New Mexico, and Mark Connors of Honeoye. Several aunts, uncles, and cousins.
Meretta Connors was born in Pikeville, Pike County, Kentucky on May 3, 1958 to the late Perry Layne and Melda Smith Layne of Kimper, Kentucky. She graduated from Pikeville High School in 1976. She met and married the love of her life David Connors, David was a doting husband and loving father to Misty.
Meretta and Misty moved to Honeoye, New York. Though it was a huge change from Kentucky to New York, and she missed her family greatly; she found comfort in being a stay at home Mom. Misty was born to Meretta and she told her little daughter she was a gift from God as a result of her many prayers. Misty even had the brown hair and blue eyes prayed for. This baby girl grew into the wonderful, loving, compassionate young woman she is today from the example set by her Mom. Misty gave Meretta two beautiful grand babies, Logan and Emma whom she loved dearly. They are the love of her life. Granny Meretta, first called this by her grand baby boy Logan became known as Granny to many in the community.
Meretta truly loved all the students in Honeoye Central. She was involved in many activities in the school, including fundraising, plays, chaperoning dances, buying lunches for many or just an ice cream. She held a variety of jobs both in Kentucky and New York. The job Meretta enjoyed most was caring for children she babysat. She was also employed by Pikeville Methodist Hospital and retired from Honeoye Central School in 2013.
Meretta allowed the Love of God to shine through her to everyone she met and she will be forever missed.
Services will be held Saturday, June 23, 2018 at 2:00 p.m. at the Kevin W. Dougherty Funeral Home, 8624 Main Street, Rt 20A Honeoye, New York, 14471. Immediately following the funeral services there will be a celebration of Meretta’s life at Little Lakes Community Center (old Hemlock School) 4705 South Main Street, Hemlock, New York, 14466.
In lieu of flowers you may make memorial contributions may be made to Richmond Fire Department, PO Box 469, Honeoye, NY 14471. St. Judes Children’s Hospital, 262 Danny Thomas Place, Memphis, TN 38105 or Fight for Finn (youcaring.com)
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