Obituary of Kay Dawn Banfield

Banfield, Kay D.

Age 78 of Tioga, PA. She was born December 23, 1940 in Elmira, NY, the daughter of the late Edgar and Kathleen (Drew) Grinnell, passed away peacefully Saturday, September 28, 2019 at Elcor Nursing and Rehabilitation in Horseheads, NY.

Kay is survived by her son and daughter-in-law Robert and Terri Banfield of Sayre, PA; son and daughter-in-law Scott and Valerie Banfield of Tioga, PA; daughter Hayley Sisson of Millerton, PA; beloved grandchildren Tessa Banfield, Todd (Brittany) Banfield, Traci (Ryan) Frisbie, Tara Banfield, Scotty Banfield, Stephanie (Bryan) Westerfer, Samantha (Cameron) Hayden, Travis (Lisa) Potter, Trevor Potter, Lacey Sisson; Great-Grandchildren Layla and Landon Banfield, Everly Frisbie, Madilyn and Charley Westerfer, Corbin Hayden and Riley Potter; brother Ted (Martha) Grinnell; sister Donna Manchester; her faithful canine companion "Bella; several nieces and nephews.

Kay retired from Hardinge in Elmira, NY and after retirement, enjoyed caring for others as a home health caregiver. She enjoyed gardening, reading, cards, shuffleboard, NASCAR and spending time with her family and friends.

Family and friends are invited to visit Webb Mills United Methodist Church, 1623 Pennsylvania Ave., Pine City on Saturday, October 5th from 11 am to 1 pm. Her memorial service will follow at 1 pm. Everyone is also invited to A Celebration of Life at Scott and Valerie's home, 70 Junction Cross Rd., Tioga, PA. immediately following her memorial service.

The family would like to thank the staff at Elcor Nursing and Rehabilitation, Hickory Grove, for their care, kindness and concern. In lieu of flowers, those wishing may remember Kay through donations to the American Cancer Society.