Elizabeth Rooney

Colchester-- Elizabeth Rooney, 82 of Jeffersonville, passed away on June 11th, 2022 at the McClure Miller Respite House. Elizabeth was born on March 7, 1940 in Waterville, VT as the Daughter of Charles Russell and Isabel (Burns) Russell. She married the love of her life, Larry Francis Rooney Sr., and they spent their lives together until he passed away in 2007. Elizabeth was a seamstress for 35+ years at the Johnson Wollen Mills. In her home life, she loved to spend time in her garden and watching the birds when the weather allowed it. Elizabeth loved her family very much, she was always looking forward the next time she would see her children, grandchildren and great-grandchildren. Her family will continue to remember her every day while they are cooking, a skill that has been passed down to them from her. And her witty sense of humor will be dearly missed. She is survived by: Her children; Jacqueline (Bruce) Robbins of FL, Darwin (Jennifer) Rooney of N.C, Larry Francis Jr., of Jeffersonville, Marc Rooney of Hyde Park, Dennis (Robin Johnson) Rooney of Enosburg and Julie (Scott Johnson) Audet of Wolcott. Her Siblings; Burr Russell of Sheldon, Charlie Russell Jr., of Enosburg and Catherine Machia of Jeffersonville. Her 14 grandchildren and 25 great-grandchildren. And many nieces and nephews. She is predeceased by her father; Charlie Russell. Mother; Isabel Burns. Husband; Larry Rooney. Siblings; Ruby McNally, Clayton Russell and Louis Russell. Visiting hours will be Thursday June 16th, 2022 at Minor Funeral Home from 5:00pm to 7:00pm. A committal service will be taking place the next day on Friday June 17th, 2022 at Evergreen Cemetery in Johnson starting at 10:00am.