Rena Lorraine Richardson Farmer, 85, died, leaving her earthly place and reaching her heavenly home Sunday, Jan. 2, 2011, surrounded by loving family in Smyth County Community Hospital.
She was a faithful member of Falling Water Baptist Church and had been employed by Southwestern State Hospital for more than 20 years where she showed her patients the same loving care she offered to her family.
She was a very proud graduate of Konnarock Training School for Girls, Konnarock. She was a loving and devoted wife, mother and granny. She enjoyed playing the piano and accordion (as long as no one was looking at her). She had a keen sense of purpose as she was a "behind the scenes" encourager, supporter and prayer warrior for her family and friends. Though you usually wouldn't hear her say many, she shared her words in the form of poetry. This is where her love of family, friends, fun stories of her growing up years and wonderful sense of humor spoke volumes. These memories are cherished today by her family.
Survivors include her husband, Robert M. Farmer of Marion; one daughter and son-in-law, Bonita and Gary Frazier of Marion; one son and daughter-in-law, Ervin and Brenda Farmer of Danville, Ky.; three sisters, Shirley Shephard of Rugby, Janetta Shupe of Marion and Loretta Shockley and husband, Steve, of Collettsville, N.C.; one brother, Ishmael Richardson of Rugby; six grandchildren; 10 great-grandchildren; and several nieces and nephews.
A celebration of her life was conducted Tuesday, Jan. 4, at 11 a.m. at Haw Orchard Baptist Church with the Rev. Tim Boyette and the Rev. Jerry Creasy officiating. Burial followed in the church cemetery. The family received friends Monday from 6 until 8 p.m. at Seaver-Brown Chapel. Flowers were appreciated or donations may be made to the Konnarock Retreat House, c/o Dr. Jean Hamm, 224 Estate Drive, Rural Retreat, VA 24368 or to Falling Water Baptist Church, c/o Nancy Holman, 2206 Highway 16, Marion, VA 24354. Expressions of sympathy may be made to the family at www.seaverbrown.com Seaver-Brown Funeral Service and Crematory was in charge of arrangements.
Published in Wytheville Enterprise on January 5, 2011
She was a faithful member of Falling Water Baptist Church and had been employed by Southwestern State Hospital for more than 20 years where she showed her patients the same loving care she offered to her family.
She was a very proud graduate of Konnarock Training School for Girls, Konnarock. She was a loving and devoted wife, mother and granny. She enjoyed playing the piano and accordion (as long as no one was looking at her). She had a keen sense of purpose as she was a "behind the scenes" encourager, supporter and prayer warrior for her family and friends. Though you usually wouldn't hear her say many, she shared her words in the form of poetry. This is where her love of family, friends, fun stories of her growing up years and wonderful sense of humor spoke volumes. These memories are cherished today by her family.
Survivors include her husband, Robert M. Farmer of Marion; one daughter and son-in-law, Bonita and Gary Frazier of Marion; one son and daughter-in-law, Ervin and Brenda Farmer of Danville, Ky.; three sisters, Shirley Shephard of Rugby, Janetta Shupe of Marion and Loretta Shockley and husband, Steve, of Collettsville, N.C.; one brother, Ishmael Richardson of Rugby; six grandchildren; 10 great-grandchildren; and several nieces and nephews.
A celebration of her life was conducted Tuesday, Jan. 4, at 11 a.m. at Haw Orchard Baptist Church with the Rev. Tim Boyette and the Rev. Jerry Creasy officiating. Burial followed in the church cemetery. The family received friends Monday from 6 until 8 p.m. at Seaver-Brown Chapel. Flowers were appreciated or donations may be made to the Konnarock Retreat House, c/o Dr. Jean Hamm, 224 Estate Drive, Rural Retreat, VA 24368 or to Falling Water Baptist Church, c/o Nancy Holman, 2206 Highway 16, Marion, VA 24354. Expressions of sympathy may be made to the family at www.seaverbrown.com Seaver-Brown Funeral Service and Crematory was in charge of arrangements.
Published in Wytheville Enterprise on January 5, 2011
Rena Lorraine Richardson Farmer, 85, died, leaving her earthly place and reaching her heavenly home Sunday, Jan. 2, 2011, surrounded by loving family in Smyth County Community Hospital.
She was a faithful member of Falling Water Baptist Church and had been employed by Southwestern State Hospital for more than 20 years where she showed her patients the same loving care she offered to her family.
She was a very proud graduate of Konnarock Training School for Girls, Konnarock. She was a loving and devoted wife, mother and granny. She enjoyed playing the piano and accordion (as long as no one was looking at her). She had a keen sense of purpose as she was a "behind the scenes" encourager, supporter and prayer warrior for her family and friends. Though you usually wouldn't hear her say many, she shared her words in the form of poetry. This is where her love of family, friends, fun stories of her growing up years and wonderful sense of humor spoke volumes. These memories are cherished today by her family.
Survivors include her husband, Robert M. Farmer of Marion; one daughter and son-in-law, Bonita and Gary Frazier of Marion; one son and daughter-in-law, Ervin and Brenda Farmer of Danville, Ky.; three sisters, Shirley Shephard of Rugby, Janetta Shupe of Marion and Loretta Shockley and husband, Steve, of Collettsville, N.C.; one brother, Ishmael Richardson of Rugby; six grandchildren; 10 great-grandchildren; and several nieces and nephews.
A celebration of her life was conducted Tuesday, Jan. 4, at 11 a.m. at Haw Orchard Baptist Church with the Rev. Tim Boyette and the Rev. Jerry Creasy officiating. Burial followed in the church cemetery. The family received friends Monday from 6 until 8 p.m. at Seaver-Brown Chapel. Flowers were appreciated or donations may be made to the Konnarock Retreat House, c/o Dr. Jean Hamm, 224 Estate Drive, Rural Retreat, VA 24368 or to Falling Water Baptist Church, c/o Nancy Holman, 2206 Highway 16, Marion, VA 24354. Expressions of sympathy may be made to the family at www.seaverbrown.com Seaver-Brown Funeral Service and Crematory was in charge of arrangements.
Published in Wytheville Enterprise on January 5, 2011
She was a faithful member of Falling Water Baptist Church and had been employed by Southwestern State Hospital for more than 20 years where she showed her patients the same loving care she offered to her family.
She was a very proud graduate of Konnarock Training School for Girls, Konnarock. She was a loving and devoted wife, mother and granny. She enjoyed playing the piano and accordion (as long as no one was looking at her). She had a keen sense of purpose as she was a "behind the scenes" encourager, supporter and prayer warrior for her family and friends. Though you usually wouldn't hear her say many, she shared her words in the form of poetry. This is where her love of family, friends, fun stories of her growing up years and wonderful sense of humor spoke volumes. These memories are cherished today by her family.
Survivors include her husband, Robert M. Farmer of Marion; one daughter and son-in-law, Bonita and Gary Frazier of Marion; one son and daughter-in-law, Ervin and Brenda Farmer of Danville, Ky.; three sisters, Shirley Shephard of Rugby, Janetta Shupe of Marion and Loretta Shockley and husband, Steve, of Collettsville, N.C.; one brother, Ishmael Richardson of Rugby; six grandchildren; 10 great-grandchildren; and several nieces and nephews.
A celebration of her life was conducted Tuesday, Jan. 4, at 11 a.m. at Haw Orchard Baptist Church with the Rev. Tim Boyette and the Rev. Jerry Creasy officiating. Burial followed in the church cemetery. The family received friends Monday from 6 until 8 p.m. at Seaver-Brown Chapel. Flowers were appreciated or donations may be made to the Konnarock Retreat House, c/o Dr. Jean Hamm, 224 Estate Drive, Rural Retreat, VA 24368 or to Falling Water Baptist Church, c/o Nancy Holman, 2206 Highway 16, Marion, VA 24354. Expressions of sympathy may be made to the family at www.seaverbrown.com Seaver-Brown Funeral Service and Crematory was in charge of arrangements.
Published in Wytheville Enterprise on January 5, 2011
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