Bessie Farmer

bessie farmer
Bessie Farmer, 96, of Longview, TX., passed away, Tuesday, March 17, 2015. Ms. Farmer was born January 7, 1919 in San Augustine, TX to Pearce Mabery and Susie Mae Palmer Dean. She was well known for her exquisite china painting art for which she won many awards. She was a member of china painting clubs in Longview, Shreveport and Corpus Christi and had a life long following of students. She was known for her beautiful flower garden, especially her roses that were admired by many. The family is so grateful to God that she was able to live independently throughout her entire life. She is survived by one daughter and son-in law, Ann and Bill Patterson of San Antonio, TX.; one son and daughter-in-law, Kevin and Kylie Farmer of Gilmer, TX.; five grandchildren, Amy Kastner of Dripping Springs, TX., Ryan Patterson and Shawn Patterson of Austin, TX., Pamela Farmer Morris of Lewiston, ME., Mark Farmer of Gilmer, TX.; four great-grandchildren and one nephew, Ronnie Mercer and wife Nancy of Shreveport, LA. She is preceded in death by her husband, Ed Farmer (former Cass County J.P.); one daughter, Sue Farmer Harris; one sister, Esma Mercer; one brother, William Mabery and her parents. Graveside services will be 2:00 P.M., Sunday, March 22, 2015 at the Linden Cemetery with Bro. Eldon Hamilton officiating and burial under the direction of Reeder-Davis Funeral Home in Linden. The family will receive friends from noon till service time on Sunday at the funeral home.

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  1. Miss Bessie I so enjoyed you. You always had a smile every time we met. I only knew you the past couple of years but you will be rembereed. Traci and I were your pro time nurses at Internal Medicine and we took your passing with great sadness. RIP Bessie I'm sure the Lord in heaven will tell you well done now come to heaven and rest!

  2. To the Family: I worked with Bessie at Atlanta Head Start. Talked to her on the phone, wished her a Happy Birthday, and visited her in Longview. I loved Bessie and will truly miss her. She was a wonderful, fun person to know. God Bless each and everyone of you.

  3. Enjoyed the years of sharing our china painting skilles and spending time and getting to know and love Bessie. She will be missed by everyone that had the privilege of knowing her.

  4. I knew your mom when I was a little girl. Your dad worked for my grandfather in Corpus and I knew your grandmother. My family and yours had many good times together in Corpus. Sue and I used to play at the drive in. My mom, Ann, and your mom painted together and my mom loved your mom. She missed her so much after she moved away but they still saw each other at china gatherings. Your mom will be missed. She was a very fine lady. My mom sends her love to your family. Susan Stokes Meehleib Austin Texas

  5. My sympathies to Mrs. Farmers family and friends: Ecclesiastes 3:12 tells us that there is nothing better than to rejoice and to do good during ones life: May Almighty Gods loving-kindness comfort you as you remember her life: Psalm 119:76


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