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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So sorry to hear this, she was such a nice person. I enjoyed working with her at the school. She always said it wasn’t her that had the accent, it was us. RIP Meretta.
David, Misty, and family,
You were the best neighbors we’ve ever had and the kids loved Meretta. She was a living angel and now a guardian angel to her grandchildren. We are sorry for your loss but know that she is in God’s loving arms now.
May God bless and keep you during your time of sorrow. Love always!
Dear Misty,
I have such fond memories of your mom when you and Mary and Matt were young.
I wish I could be at her celebration of life tomorrow. Please know you are in my heart.
God bless her lovely soul.
Kate Sperber Aghaghiri
To Meretta’s family, I’m so sorry to read of her passing. She was a true inspiration to those who knew her and worked with her at HCS. Meretta will be missed at home and in the community.
God is always looking for perfect angels and he found the best one of the friendliest happy kind souls .Blessed to have known her sad for her beautiful daughter and family she will always be there for you.
With my deepest sympathy to David Misty Logan Emma and the all her sisters and brothers God has surely gained and Angel
With tear filled eyes and broken heart I write this Iwill miss my best friend and closest double first cousin we shared so many memories growing up
So glad you don’t have to suffer anymore it happened to fast and she was taken to soon Although we didn’t get to say our goodbyes until we meet again You will truly be missed
God Bless your family. Meretta was such a sweet person. She was kind to everyone. Rest In Peace Meretta. Your work on Earth is done.
Good-by to my classmate, sweet Marietta! Always kind and always smiling! Thankful to have reconnected through fb. Always loved sharing comments about our precious grandchildren! You will be missed , and one day I hope our paths pass again! Rest In Peace ! Love you!
David,Misty and family,
I’ve known the Conners family all my life. I didn’t know Meretta very well but I would see her around town and she always said hi she was a super great person with a huge loving,kind heart. I’m sending deepest of sympathises to all of you. God bless you all. Sincerely,
Kimberly(Blair) Richardson
Misty,
Deepest Sympathy on the loss of your Mom. I know how close you were and how hard it must be to lose her. She is now an angel watching over you and your family.
I hope your many memories will help thru this difficult time.
I am in shock as I read this obituary. I am so very sorry for your family’s loss. Meretra’s passing is also a great loss for our community. She was a sweet lady and we had many conversations on a wide variety of subjects… from Kentucky to cooking to the live of our savior. Rest In Peace my dear friend.
To David,Misty & family SO sorry for your loss. She will be sadly missed. She was loved by many students at. Honeoye Central. Here for you both if need.