Barbra Lee Smalley, 85, passed away peacefully on Monday, February 17, 2025, at Wilkinson Residential Healthcare in Amsterdam, NY.

She was born on September 29, 1939, in Ann Arbor, Michigan, to the late John and Charlotte (Gregg) Biederman. Barbra worked for Ford Motor Company in Detroit, MI for 20 years and retired in May 2008. Afterwards, she moved to Sprakers, New York to be close to her daughter, grandchildren and great grandchildren.

Barbara was predeceased by her son Michael Smalley. She is survived by her daughter Elizabeth Smalley, son Mark Smalley, and daughter Diana Taylor (Dennis); 7 grandchildren; and 12 great grandchildren.

Barbra's arrangements have been entrusted to the care of Betz, Rossi, Bellinger & Stewart Family Funeral Home, 171 Guy Park Ave, Amsterdam, NY 12010. A private Celebration of Life will be held in July 2025 in Ann Arbor Michigan.