October 10, 1915 - January 26, 2011
Age 95, a resident of the Wyoming County Nursing Facility in Warsaw, a former long time resident of Silver Springs, died January 26, 2011 at the nursing facility.
She was born October 10, 1915 in the town of Wethersfield, daughter of the late Merritt and Mildred Wood Reed. She was a member of the Silver Springs United Methodist Church where she held various offices during her lifetime. Florence was a member of the Friendship Circle, the United Methodist Women and she taught Sunday School for many years. She was an accomplished seamstress and and was a member of the American Association of Retired Persons.
Mrs. Behr was predeceased by her husband, Elmer P. Behr, Jr. who died in 1993.
Surviving are her daughters, Rhonda Zielinski of Attica, Ann (James) Mitchell of Wesley Chapel, FL; 6 grandchildren; 13 great grandchildren; her sisters, Frances Reed of Warsaw, Alberta (Hughie) Johnson of Warsaw; nieces and nephews. She was the sister of the late Lewis Reed.
Friends may call Friday 4 - 7 pm at Robinson & Hackemer Funeral Home, 246 N. Main St., Warsaw. A service will be held Saturday at 11 am at the Silver Springs United Methodist Church. Burial will be in Elmwood Cemetery, Silver Springs. Memorials may be made to Silver Springs United Methodist Church, PO Box 308, Silver Springs, NY 14550 or Silver Springs Rescue Squad, PO Box 117, Silver Springs, NY 14550.
January 28, 2011 : Calling Hours for Florence S. Behr - 4:00 PM to 7:00 PM - At Robinson & Hackemer Funeral Home
January 29, 2011 : Funeral Service for Florences S. Behr at the Silver Springs United Methodist Church - 11:00 AM - At the Silver Springs United Methodist Church, 11 Church St., Silver Springs
Jan 30.11 from Virginia Barry:
Frances, Sorry for the loss of your sister.
Condolences to you and your family.
Jan 29.11 from Rick and Lisa Hodges:
We are so sorry for the loss of your mom. I have many happy memories of Aunt Florence and trust you also will have fond memories. Please let us know if there is anything we can do.
Jan 27.11 from Dianne Yarbrough Cottrill:
Rhonda, I am so sorry to hear about another loss for you. Please know that lots of love and prayers are coming your way. Love, Dianne
Jan 27.11 from Linda W:
Hi Jim,Ann and family. I'm thinking about you at this time. This is truly an end to an era for all of you. Bless you all to get through this sad time.
Jan 27.11 from Clint and Sharon Newell:
Rhonda, our thoughts and prayers are with you at the sad moment.