Obituary of Frances Kay Florence Holley

Wayland – Frances Kay Florence Holley, 78 years of age, passed away early Monday afternoon, September 22, 2025 at Strong Memorial Hospital in Rochester. Frances was born January 5, 1947 in Hornell the daughter of Harley and Kay (Curry) Sanford. She grew up in Hornell and was a graduate of Hornell High School. Fran has resided in several different local communities throughout the years including Hornell, Elmira, Cohocton for about 10 years and settled in Wayland in 1986. She has resided in Wayland ever since. Fran worked at AB Cowles in Wayland as a production manager and later at Southco Inc. in Honeoye Falls. Fran was an avid gardener whether the plants were indoors or outdoors. She enjoyed being called upon by her family to give advice about when to plant particular flowers and how to keep the plants alive! She was a huge Buffalo Bills fan. In her younger years she enjoyed being in a bowling league and painting ceramics with friends. Fran was an especially proud grandmother and loved all of her grandchildren's accomplishments. If she wasn't asking about what they were up to she was telling her friends and family about their latest accomplishments. She loved to spend time with her five grandchildren. She had a playful sense of humor that came alive in their presence. Fran was pre-deceased by her parents, Harley and Kay Sanford; her siblings and in laws, Barkley Cunningham, Harley Sanford, Joann and Lyman Ross, Judy Guidara. She is survived by her children, Jeffrey (Kelly) Holley of Livonia, Shane Holley of Port Orange, FL and Brooklin (David) Baumgartner of Rochester; her grandchildren, Brandon, Jordan, Thomas, Alison and Sam; her siblings and in laws, Betty Cunningham, Maureen Sanford, Fran Guidara, Philip and Eloise Sanford, Robert and Betty Sanford, Deborah and Douglas Edmond and Roy and Laurel Sanford; along with several nieces and nephews. Fran’s family and friends may call Tuesday September 30, 2025 from 5-7pm at St. George-Forsythe Funeral Home, 109 West Naples St., Wayland. Fran’s funeral service will be on Wednesday October 1, 2025 at 10am at the funeral home. Committal prayers and interment will take place immediately following at Wayland Village Cemetery. Contributions in memory of Francis Kay Florence Holley may be made to the Vincent House, 310 Second Avenue, Wayland, NY 14572.