Barbara B. Florance

Barbara A. Florance, age 71, of Freeville, NY, passed away Nov. 23 at Cayuga Medical Center.
Born Sept. 2, 1944 in Toledo, Ohio, she was the daughter of the late Marga Lee Holtz and Lt. Col. Richard A. Bauer, USMC Ret/Dec. During her childhood, she traveled with her family to numerous bases in the United States including California, Texas and Hawaii. "Barb" was graduated from Ohio State University in 1966 with a degree in education. She taught fourth grade and other special programs at Dryden Elementary School for 30 years. Her hobbies included sewing, gardening, quilting, baking, crafting, and watching her grandchildren play sports. In 2008 she collaborated as illustrator on two books for children, "Lester's Special Gifts" and "Marla Tries Bling". She was also active in Quilters Club, and the McLean Beautification Committee.
She is survived by her husband, James Florance; her three children, Douglas R. Butler, Scott D. Butler, Stacy B. Stauffeneker; and five grandchildren; Taylor Butler, Cody Butler, Jordan Stauffeneker, Colton Stauffeneker , and Emma Butler; two brothers Ric and Rod Bauer; and one niece and nephew as well as her former husband W. Ronald Butler.
Friends may call from 3 to 5pm Friday, Nov. 27th at Perkins Funeral Home, 55 West Main Street, Dryden, NY where a Memorial Service will follow at 5pm. A dinner for family and close friends will take place after the services, at the McLean Community Church. In lieu of flowers, please plant a bush or flower in remembrance of Barb.