Leonora M. “Lee” Wing – 82 – of Burleson, TX, formerly of Hornell, died early Saturday morning (January 1, 2011) in Burleson, following a long illness.
Born in Hornell on September 25, 1928, she was the daughter of George & Ruby (O’Neil) Baird.
Lee grew up in Hornell and was a graduate of Hornell High School (class of 1947). Following high school, she attended beautician’s school and became a licensed hairdresser.
For several years she owned & operated a shoe store in Woodstock, NY. Lee later enrolled in nursing school in North Carolina and became a nurse’s aide. She was employed as a first aide trainer at IBM Corporation in North Carolina and later began working on the assembly line. She retired from IBM in 1985.
Lee enjoyed all crafts, especially ceramics, knitting, cross stitching, crocheting & embroidery. She also enjoyed watching professional & competitive ice skating on television, especially the Olympics, and playing bingo. She would also spend countless hours watching old movies on TV.
She was married in 1990 to Dale Wing who survives. Together they resided in several locations, including Hornell, Peoria, AZ, and Chino Valley, AZ. They have lived in Burleson, TX, for the past 5 years.
Lee was preceded in death by 2 brothers, David Baird & Richard Baird; 2 sisters, Ruby Dailey and Barbara Caudell.
In addition to her husband, Dale, survivors include 1 daughter, Linda (Roger) Douglas of Pittsboro, NC; 1 step-daughter, Toni (John) Wing Jenkins of Burleson, TX; 1 step-son, Tom (Rene) Wing of Fresno, CA; 1 sister, Arlene (Don) Crowley of Hornell; 2 grandchildren; 6 step-grandchildren; 5 great-grandchildren; 7 step-great-grandchildren; several nieces & nephews.
The family of Leonora M. “Lee” Wing will receive friends on Saturday from 12:00 PM – 2:00 PM at the Dagon Funeral Home, 38 Church St., Hornell, NY, where funeral services will be held at the conclusion of calling hours at 2:00 PM with Deacon Robert McCormick officiating. Burial will be in Arkport Cemetery.
Lee’s family request the memorial contributions in her name be made to the Hornell Alumni Association, PO Box 135, Hornell, NY 14843. Memorial forms will be available at the Dagon Funeral Home.
Lee and Dale had such wonderful adventures . They purchased several motor homes and traveled around the United States. They tried new things such as tennis and square dancing. They always had a wonderful time. We always looked forward to their visits to our home in California and our visits to their home. She was a kind and loving person. We will truly miss her.