Beverly Crossley Burton

Beverly Crossley Burton, 89, passed away with family by her side, January 23, 2016, at Albany Medical Center after a brief illness. Born on May 18, 1926 in Mayfield, NY, Beverly was the daughter of the late James J. Crossley and Alice (Sweet) (Crossley) Bailey, and predeceased by her older sister Elaine (Richard) Olson. Beverly was the Mayfield High School Salutatorian from the graduating class of 1943. Beverly earned degrees in English and Business from Albany State University in 1947. In 1969 she earned a Masters in teaching from Russell Sage College. In 1947 Beverly married her high school sweetheart, and fellow classmate, Mayfield High School Valedictorian, Gordon W. Burton. Since 1968 Beverly has resided in her hometown of Mayfield, NY. Beverly’s calling was to teach and she finished her long career in 1988, after teaching fourth grade at Mayfield Elementary for 20 years. Her students continued to fondly remember and recognize her throughout her life. Beverly is a member of the Mayfield Presbyterian Church, Mayfield Historical Society, Bannertown Seniors, Broadalbin Seniors, Knit Witz Crafting Group, Gloversville Division of the Red Hat Society; Mayfield Retired Teachers and a valued member of the Sweet Family Reunion Planning. She was very proud of the Sweet Crossing Historical Marker that was dedicated July 31, 2015 at the site of her great-grandparents Levi & Zeruah Sweet Farm in Cranberry Creek, NY. In 1960 she served as the President of the League of Women Voters in Oneida, NY. Beverly enjoyed cooking, baking, decorating, entertaining, crafting, Bridge and other games, cross words, word jumbles, reading, golf, playing piano and keyboard, traveling, shopping, lunch and dinner dates and most of all, spending time with family and friends. Beverly will be greatly missed by her daughters Cheryl (Charles) Conover of Scotia, NY and Molly (Charles) Hoffman of Swampscott MA, granddaughter Nicole (Ronald) DeLorenzo of Johnstown NY, step-grandson Steven (Gillian) Conover of Schenectady, NY, and her three great-granddaughters, Stephanie and Kayla DeLorenzo and Paige Conover; cousins, nephews and many close friends. At Beverly’s request, there will be no service. Interment will be at the Mayfield Cemetery in the spring. Family and friends will be gathering for a celebration and remembrance of Beverly’s life at the Harold’s Restaurant & Lounge, 176 West Fulton St. Gloversville, NY at noon on Sunday January 31. In lieu of flowers please send donations to the Mayfield Historical Society PO Box 715, Mayfield NY 12117 or to a charity of your choosing. Online condolences may be made at www.amicofuneralhome.com.

Beverly Crossley Burton

May 18, 1926 - January 23, 2016