Florence was a graduate of Castile High School. She worked at the former Ayers Drug Store in Perry and for many years was a saleswoman for Watkins Products. She was a member of the Brick Presbyterian Church in Perry where she was active in many church including the church choir, a former deacon and elder. She was a member of the Order of Eastern Star Perry Chapter and Livingston County Chapter where she was a former treasurer for the Perry Chapter and New York State officer: Past Associate Grand Warder, and Daughters of the American Revolution, Wyoming County Chapter. She enjoyed knitting, golfing, bowling, playing bridge and the organ.
She is survived by daughters Lois Potts of Williamsville, Bette Jean Wolcott of Perry; son Robert (Nancie) McBride of Ithaca; 7 grandchildren Thomas Potts (the late Michele Potts), Janet (Monty) Shatney, Andrew (Teena) Potts, Randy (Ellen) Jordon, Jeff (Debra) Jordan, Todd McBride and Kellie (Scott) Milhollen; 10 great grandchildren Elizabeth and William Shatley, Zachery and Jodi Potts, Desiree, Tyler and Travis Jordon, Morgan, Autumn and Noelle Milhollen; 4 great-great- grandchildren along with many nieces and nephews.
There will be no prior calling hours. A Memorial Service will be held on Saturday September 19th at 11:00 AM at the Brick Presbyterian Church N. Main St. Perry. She will be laid to rest in Glenwood Cemetery in Perry.
In Lieu of Flowers Memorials may be made to the Brick Presbyterian Church 6 Church Street Perry, New York 14530, Order of Eastern Star C/O Carol Preen 19 Chestnut Street Perry, New York 14530 or to the Letchworth Nature Center 1Letchworth State Park Castile, New York 14427. For more information please call (585) 237-2626 or to leave a message of condolence visit www.eatonwatsonfuneralhome.com. Arrangements completed by Eaton-Watson Funeral Home, LLC. 98 North Main Street Perry, New York 14530.
