Patti Mae Farthing

Patti Mae Farthing, age 90, of Murray, Kentucky, passed away on December 19, 2023, at Anna Mae Owen Hospice House in Murray, KY.

Patti was born on September 27, 1933, in New Providence, Kentucky, to the late Audie Curd Hill and Lassiter Hill.

In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Glenn W. Farthing, baby son, Kerry Glenn, and one brother, Bub Hill.

Survivors include one daughter, Deana Farthing Ward (Jim) of Poplar Bluff, MO; one son, Kent Farthing (Sandra) of New Providence, KY: Five grandchildren, Kevin Ward (Jordan) of Edmond, Oklahoma, Julia Ward Dell (Adam) of Poplar Bluff, MO; Dean Farthing of Lexington, KY, Miranda Farthing Warren (Carson) of Murray, KY, and Bella Ward of Poplar Bluff, MO.

Mrs. Farthing retired from school districts in St Louis after over 30 years of teaching. Patti dedicated her life to Jesus as a Bible class teacher, VBS volunteer and to neglected children that lived with the family.  She and Glenn hosted many fellowship meals in their home wherever they resided.  Patti enjoyed gardening, hiking the farm, traveling, family trips to the beach, telling entertaining stories and volunteering at Care and Share.  She was a member of the Glendale Road Church of Christ.

Visitation is planned for Saturday, December 23, 2023, at J. H. Churchill Funeral Home and Cremation Services from 9:30-11:00 a.m. with service immediately following at 11:00 a.m. John Dale will officiate and burial will follow in the Murray Memorial Gardens.

Donations to honor Patti’s memory may be sent to Pathways Children’s Home, 3233 Shaw Rd, Melber, KY 42069, in Graves County.

Patti will be missed by her family, friends and good people at Brookdale Assisted Living.

Online condolences can be made at, www.jhchurchill.com