Barbara J. Oakley, of Cazenovia, passed away on Aug. 24, 2022, a week before her 99th birthday. She was born Sept. 2, 1923, in Elmira, N.Y.
She was an employee of the Fayetteville-Manlius School District, working as secretary for the Pleasant Street School Principal and the FM Guidance Department. She was a community volunteer in Morrisville, where she resided for many years. She was a lifetime friend, mother, grandmother and great-grandmother.
Barbara is survived by her son William Oakley (Joan) and daughter Mary Reidy (Robert); Grandchildren Kimberly Oakley, Cheryl Villalon, Dr. Theresa Oakley Elias (George), Dr Jill Reidy (Clayton), Molly LeStage (Matthew) and Tonki (Barbara) Downs (Christopher). Great Grandchildren Brandon, Joshua, Lynette, Cody, Noah, Sam, Henry, Audrey, Ben, Annie, Andy, Christopher and Winnie.
Barbara was participating in the Upstate Medical University Anatomical Gift Program. The family will celebrate her life at a later date. In lieu of flowers donations may be made to CAVAC, 106 Nelson St, Cazenovia, NY 13035.
