Anna Present Obituary - Visitation & Funeral Information

Anna Rae Present, 93, of Emeritus of Lakewood, formerly of Bemus Point and Olean, died at 8:31 P.M. Wednesday (Dec. 8, 2010) in her home. She was born January 23, 1917 in Jamestown, the daughter of Abe and Frances Price Present. A graduate of Jamestown High School and Cornell University, she also earned a post-graduate certificate in social work from the University of Buffalo. She was employed for over forty years by the Cattaraugus County Department of Social Services, where at the time of her retirement in 1984 was a supervisor of the child protective services. She was a former member of the Zonta Club of Olean, and had participated in bowling and golf leagues. Anna Rae was a gentle spirit whose generosity and selflessness were evident in all of her family, social, and professional relationships. She always put the needs of others before her own, never spoke an unkind word, nor was one to complain. Always having an optimistic outlook, she was grateful for her good health and long life. A very social lady, she especially enjoyed being around children, and will be fondly remembered by three family generations of nieces and nephews for the attention that she lavished upon them. Surviving are a brother, Leonard R. (Mariette) Present of Viera, Fla.; ten nieces and nephews: Judith (James) Swanson of Jamestown, Jeffrey (Sharon) and Randall (Wendy) Present, both of Bemus Point, Jane (William) Masterson of Alpharetta, Ga., Jacquelyn (Joel) Rosenberg of Apollo Beach, Fla., and Diane (Joe) Shulte, Timothy (Chris) Present, Daniel (Cindy) Present, Laura (Dave) Jones, and Sarah Present, all of Michigan; several great nieces and nephews and great great nieces and nephews. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by two brothers: Jess J. Present on Aug. 8, 1998, and William E. Present on Oct. 26, 2002. The funeral will be at 3:00 P.M. Saturday in Powers, Present & Sixbey Funeral Home. The Rev. Douglas Kibbe of the Bemus Point United Methodist Church will officiate. Burial will be in Lake View Cemetery. The family will receive friends for one hour prior to the funeral service Saturday in the funeral home. Messages to the family may be sent by visiting www.presentsixbeyfuneral.com. The family suggests that in lieu of flowers memorials may be made to a charity of one?s choice.

Anna Present

January 23, 1917 - December 11, 2010