Mary Farmer

Mary Barrett Farmer, after a recent decline in health, went to the Church Triumphant on December 8, 2014. She was born on June 16, 1932. She was married to Hoyt Barrett on June 17, 1950 until his death. They had 5 children and lived in the Sharon community of Danville. On July 5, 1985, she married Marvin Farmer, moved to the Blanch community and through their marriage, she gained 3 step-children. She was a member of Purley United Methodist Church. Mary was a devoted wife, mother, grandmother and great-grandmother. She was a faithful servant of the church and community. Mary is survived by her children, Reverend Sue Anne Morris (Scott), Hoyt Barrett Jr. (Terry), Robin Barrett (Betty), Ray Barrett (Ruth), Chris Barrett (Carol), Barry Farmer (Debbie), Ken Farmer, and Jill Cramer (John), 18 grandchildren and 15 great-grandchildren. She was predeceased by both husbands. Visitation will be at Townes Funeral Home in Danville, VA Thursday, Dec 11 from 6-8 pm. Celebration of Life Service will be at Purley United Methodist Church 4011 Old NC Hwy 86, Yanceyville, NC 27379 on Friday, Dec 12 at 11 am. Townes Funeral Home and Crematory, 215 West Main Street is serving the Barrett/Farmer family. In lieu of flowers the family requests donations to be made to Purley United Methodist Church Roof Fund.