Virginia Ann Petty

Ancram, NY - Virginia Ann Petty, 67, passed away on Wednesday, August 20, 2014 at Whittier Nursing Center after a long battle with Alzheimer's.

She was born on June 10, 1947 in Sharon, CT the daughter of Delos and Marguerite (Lynch) Rifenburgh Sr.

Throughout her life, she worked as a bank teller, laundress and in a doctor's office.

She was incredibly talented and enjoyed crocheting, but her greatest gift was her grandchildren.

On August 12, 1967 in Stanfordville she married Curtis D. Petty. He survives her at home.

In addition to her loving husband, survivors include a daughter Lisa Lynch and her husband Keith; two grandchildren, Hailey and Devon; four sisters, Margaret (Archie) Wildman, Evelyn (Roger) Sonnati, Rosemary (William) Lattimore, Doris (Charlie) Ostrander; a brother, Delos (Martha) Rifenburgh, Jr.; several nieces, nephews and in-laws.

Calling hours are 1 to 4 pm on Sunday, August 24, at the Peck & Peck Funeral Home, 7749 South Main St. Pine Plains.

Funeral service will be held at 10 am on Monday, August, 25 at the funeral home, with Deacon Jackie Jefferson officiating.

Burial will follow in Stanford Cemetery.

Memorial contributions are requested to the Alzheimer's Assoc. 2 Jefferson Plaza, Ste. 103 Poughkeepsie, NY 12601.

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