Frances ‘Fran’ Barber

Published 8:23 pm Thursday, November 10, 2016

Frances “Fran” Barber, formerly of Tully, NY, died on October 29, 2016 at Centra Southside Community Hospital, in Farmville, with her loving family by her side. Fran grew up in Mt. Morris, NY and attended Buffalo State College. She settled in Central New York and was employed by Wilson Sporting Goods, Buckbee Mears, and Apex Tool Group. After retiring, she relocated to Farmville.

She is survived by her husband, Steve Barber; two children, Julie Barber-Bristol (Jason) and Aaron Barber (Amorette); two grandchildren, Tyson Bristol and Aurelia Barber; as well as her sister, Jean Rardon (Jim) and nephew, Michael Couchman.

A funeral mass will be held at 11 a.m. on Saturday, November 12 at St. Theresa Catholic Church, Farmville.

Donations may be made to St. Theresa Catholic Church, Food Pantry, 709 Buffalo Street, Farmville, VA 23901 or to the Prince Edward Volunteer Rescue Squad, 500 Doswell Street, Farmville, VA 23901.

Shorter Funeral Home, Farmville, is serving the family. www.shorterfuneralhome.com