Catherine A. 'Kitty' Jumps, 82

SMYRNA - Catherine A. "Kitty" Jumps, of Smyrna, passed away Tuesday, May 6, 2008, in Bayhealth-Kent General Hospital, Dover. She was 82.

Mrs. Jumps was born Oct. 15, 1925, in Elmira, N.Y., the daughter of the late John and Florence (Fawdry) Pearson.

She graduated from the St. Joseph's School of Nursing in Elmira and worked as registered nurse for the Good Samaritan Hospital in Watertown, N.Y., before taking over the family business.

Following retirement, she moved to Delaware to live with her daughter, Linda L. Tezak of Smyrna.

In her earlier years, Mrs. Jumps enjoyed golfing, bowling and traveling and in her later years, reading and gardening.

She was known for being quite up to date on the local and national news.

In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Richard M. Jumps in 1970; a son, Richard J. Jumps; and a brother, John Pearson.

In addition to her daughter, she is survived by three grandchildren, Jennifer Beard, Joseph E.Tezak II and John R. Tezak; and three great-grandchildren, Nathan, Cole and Brady.

Memorial services will be 11 a.m. May 15 in the Faries Funeral Chapel, 29 S. Main St., Smyrna.

Burial will be in Dexter Cemetery, Dexter, N.Y., in mid-June.