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Patricia Farmer Obituary
Patricia was a native of Ohio, and was a Peninsula resident for the last 40 years. She was formerly employed as a cook at Joe and Mimma's in Grafton, and was currently employed as a cook at What A Burger for the last 15 years. She attended The Salvation Church in Hampton.
She was preceded in death by her parents, Robert and Pearl Neading and is survived by her husband, Stephen Farmer; two sons, Robert D. Farmer and Leon V. Farmer of Newport News; a brother, Robert L. Neading Jr. and his wife, Judy, of Newport News; three sisters, Shirley Brown and her husband, Ronald, of Seaford, Nancy L. Tarakis and Rick Binkowski of Charles City, and Grace A. Tinney and her husband, Terry, of Seaford. She is also survived by numerous nieces and nephews; and many friends.
A funeral service will be held at 11 a.m. on Thursday, Sept. 4, in the chapel of Amory Funeral Home in Grafton. The family will receive friends from 6 to 8 p.m. Wednesday, Sept. 3, in the funeral home.
In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to the American Cancer Society, 11835 Canon Blvd. Suite A-102, Newport News, VA 23606. View and post condolences on our online guestbook at dailypress.com/guestbooks.
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Memories and Condolences
for Patricia Farmer
Grace Tinney
September 1, 2009
Dear Patty,
It has been almost a year since you left here.I almost can't believe how fast the time has gone.We all still miss you very much.All the sisters and brother and spouses had dinner at my house Sat.I wish you were still here but everything is in the Lord's time and not ours.We will all meet again in Heaven and then we will really have a re-union.I Love you sister and always will.We will all see each other again
Love
Grace Tinney
April 1, 2009
Dear Patty,
I can't believe it has been over six months
since you left this place.I still think about you all the time.They say the older you get the faster times goes by I really believe that.The boys are doing fine coping with you being gone.Steve seems to be lost without you here and I think it is harder on him than he thought it would be.All we can do is go one day at a time and know we will all be together again when it is time for all of us to meet again in Heaven.Even though it hurts you are so much better off than any of us left here because your with the Lord how awesome that has to be.Shirley and Nancy and myself are going to take a weekend in williamsburg in May but it sure will not be the same wihout you there.We all love you Sis and really do miss you more than words can say.
Love,
margaret hansford
December 29, 2008
aunt patty
i miss you so much everyday i am at work and i think of you at what a burger and i feel you with me . you were like me you liked to serve others and make people smile you are truely an angel. I have customers who knew you and speek highly of you it always makes smile. you were not just my aunt you were my friend and i will see you again some day . wait i"ll be there someday . until then i will miss you.
margaret hansford magget
Tiffany Tinney
December 28, 2008
Aunt Patty,
Christmas was not the same without you, neither was Thanksgiving. Seeing Leon and Uncle Steve at the house on those holidays without you was heartbreaking. They kept their spirits up, but you could see they were hurting. It is still not the same without you. There is a void in the family. Nobody speaks of it but you know it is there.Especially when we see a picture of you, knowing there will never be anymore pictures of you or with you. We all hope you are happy now in Heaven, but we all miss you here on Earth. Until we meet again, we love you always. Love your niece,
Woody Franklin
November 4, 2008
I was deeply saddened to find out Patty passed away. I will miss her down home sweet personality. What A Burger will never be the same. She always was bright and cheerful and was such a nice lady. I'm going to miss her saying "Have A Nice Day". My thoughts and prayers are with her family and I know she is smiling down on us from Heaven Above.
In Christs Love
"Mikey"
KIM SMITH
October 21, 2008
PATTY WAS SUCH A GREAT LADY. ALWAYS MADE YOU FEEL HAPPY NO MATTER WHAT KIND OF BAD DAY YOU HAD..WHAT A LOST FOR US ALL. WHAT A BURGER WILL NOT BE THE SAME WITHOUT YOU. I WILL MISS YOU DEARLY AND YET APPERICATE THAT I HAD THE PLEASURE OF KNOWING YOU. THIS JUST SHOWS US THAT LIFE IS SHORT AND YOU NEVER KNOW. BUT GOD GOT A GREAT ANGEL AND ONE THAT WILL DO HEAVEN JUSTICE.WE LOVE AND MISS YOU.
Bobby Neading
October 12, 2008
Well Patty I,m sorry for the late happy birthday wishes ,but happy birthday anyway & remember we will always love you sister.
your brother Bobby
Leon Farmer
October 11, 2008
I know it's nine days late mom, but happy birthday and hope that one day I'll be up there with you and never again will we be separated. I miss you more than life itself. My life just isn't the same. Dad and I love you. Well goodbye for now love you .
Tiffany Tinney
October 3, 2008
Aunt Patty,
Yesterday was your birthday. I would have written something then, but I had to work. But I want you to know you were on my mind. I'm sure the entire family thought of you yesterday. We miss you. I hope you had a great birthday celebration in Heaven. Love your niece,
Graceann Tinney
October 2, 2008
Dear Patty,
Today is your birthday but with you gone from here it sure
is not happy.I do wish you a happy birthday in heaven.I
just wish so bad you were here so we could tell you in person and we could see you.again.The time you had here
was way too short but I am thankful we had some time to spend with you because some people hardly even get that.
You were truly a loving sister and we all loved you which I
know you knew that because we all always told each other that we loved each other every time we talked.I do still miss
you more than you will ever know but I will see you again in heaven.I love you sister.
Love,
Bobby jr and Tammy Reed
September 21, 2008
Patty,
We will always love you and miss you deeply. We will miss your smiling face when we go to What a burger. We are glad you were part of our lives. And we know you will be watching over us. Love Bobby Jr, Dawton, Cheyenne, and Tammy
Bobby Neading
September 20, 2008
Well I don,t know how to put this into words, Patty but we had some real good & funny times when we were growing up. I will treasure those for ever, till we meet in heaven again my love &prayers are with you always . love your brother Bobby
Shirley Brown
September 17, 2008
Patty,
You were a great sister. You will be seriously missed for all the support you gave me. I know you will always be with me showing love and support. Until we meet again you will be in my thoughts and prayers.
Love your sister,
Nancy Tarakis
September 14, 2008
Patty,
You left us too soon. I love you. You are now with Jesus and have no worries or pain. Until we meet again you will be deeply missed.
Love your sister,
michelle grosinsky
September 10, 2008
mrs. patty,
i just to write something to say i miss you.....i jjust want to call the burger so i can hear u say how r u?......you r very special to anyone who has ever came in contact you...you will be missed....we love you
michelle and greg grosinsky and kids
Graceann Tinney
September 10, 2008
My Dearest sister Patty,
It has been over a week since you left this place to go on to
a much better place with the Lord. I still miss you every day
and Sunday when Steve came by himself I was just heartsick when you didn't get out of the truck, I am going to miss seeing you every Sunday and talking to you on the phone. We all Loved you very much and are really sad that
the Lord took you home so early. I know in my heart that you are in a much better place than this world but it still hurts that you are gone. All of us sisters and brother will be
together again with Mom and Dad and all the family one
day in a much better place in the presence of God. Until
then I know the Lord will help us go one day at a time to
ease our sorrows. We love you sister and will see you soon
Love, Grace Tinney-Seaford
Phyllis McCaskill
September 8, 2008
Steve, Leon and Duaine,and brother and sisters,
I am so sorry for the loss of your loved one our Patty,she was like a sister to all of us at What A Burger, She never met a stranger,always had a smile on her face and was always concerned about other people, she will be missed thats for sure. I trained her when she first came to What A Burger and I still can't beleive she is gone. May God be with you always,he will help you overcome some of your sorrows if you will just ask him ( God ). I have alot of memories over the years we spent together. God Bless you all.
Phyllis (Pinky) McCaskill & Bobby
Tiffany Tinney
September 8, 2008
Aunt Patty,
I just wanted you to know that I made donations to The American Cancer Society and The American Heart Association in your name. I love you. I know you are happy now with Nanna and your twin sister you finally got to meet. I miss you and God Bless You.
Love your niece,
Michelle Taylor
September 7, 2008
I knew Patty from our days together at Joe & Mimma's. She was a true friend and wonderful person. I learned to cook Italian food from her and my family is eternaly grateful. I will always remember the good times we had together at the pool and the beach. She also brought into my life her sister Nancy and brother Bobby's wonderful family. Knowing Patty was truely a blessing to me. R.I.P. My Friend untill we meet again.
Amber Brown
September 5, 2008
i just want you guys to know how much we love you. We are all here no matter what. I will always miss Aunt Patty she was a beautiful person inside and out!! I will never forget her love and compassion for us all!! She will always have a special place in our hearts that we can look upon an smile, because I know that she is happy now looking over us, until we see her again!!
I love you Aunt Patty, RIP!!!
Len
September 4, 2008
I have known you since Joe and Mimmas---then at What-A-Burger. Your smile would light up the area wherever you were. Thank you, Patty. God bless your family.
carolyn faulkner
September 4, 2008
To my dearest family, some things I'd like to say...
but first of all, to let you know, that I arrived okay.
I'm writing this from heaven. Here I dwell with God above.
Here, there's no more tears of sadness; here is just eternal love.
Please do not be unhappy just because I'm out of sight.
Remember that I'm with you every morning, noon and night.
That day I had to leave you when my life on earth was through,
God picked me up and hugged me and He said, ""I welcome you.""
It's good to have you back again; you were missed while you were gone.
As for your dearest family, they'll be here later on.
I need you here badly; you're part of my plan.
There's so much that we have to do, to help our mortal man.
God gave me a list of things, that he wished for me to do.
And foremost on the list, was to watch and care for you.
And when you lie in bed at night, the day's chores put to flight.
God and I are closest to you....in the middle of the night.
When you think of my life on earth, and all those loving years
because you are only human, they are bound to bring you tears.
But do not be afraid to cry; it does relieve the pain.
Remember there would be no flowers, unless there was some rain.
I wish that I could tell you all that God has planned.
But if I were to tell you, you wouldn't understand.
But one thing is for certain, though my life on earth is o'er.
I'm closer to you now, than I ever was before.
There are many rocky roads ahead of you and many hills to climb;
but together we can do it by taking one day at a time.
It was always my philosophy and I'd like it for you too...
that as you give unto the world, the world will give to you.
If you can help somebody who's in sorrow and pain,
then you can say to God at night......""My day was not in vain.""
And now I am contented....that my life has been worthwhile,
knowing as I passed along the way, I made somebody smile.
So if you meet somebody who is sad and feeling low,
just lend a hand to pick him up, as on your way you go.
When you're walking down the street, and you've got me on your mind;
I'm walking in your footsteps only half a step behind.
And when it's time for you to go.... from that body to be free,
remember you're not going.....you're coming here to me.
Ruth Ann Mahaffey (author)
©Copyright 1998-2008
joe laverie
September 4, 2008
steve,leon, and family
i am truly sorry for the loss of your devoted wife and loving mother and though i only met pat a few times i knew she was a good person, again my deepest sympathies to your whole family.
THE LAVERIE'S joe, kim,derek,anthony and alyssa
Celeste Pratt
September 3, 2008
My Dearest Grace Ann, Terry, Tiffany & Family,
It has been many years since we have been in contact with each other. But I always think of you often. You were one of the best friends in my life I ever had!! We always had fun times together. I just want you to know how sorrry I am for the passing of Patty. What a wonderful, fun, loving sister you have. Always remember the great times you had with her, the laughs & many cries. She is in a better place with God now, you know in your heart she will always be the light & sunshine as each & every day that goes by. She , along with your mother will be watching out for you always!!! I know how strong you are & with your family by your side, will get you through the good & bad. I hope you will contact me, I would love to sit down & catch up & have a good cup of coffee & remember the great times we had together!!! All my love Your friend, Celeste
804-642-5211 call anytime!! looking forward to hearing from you & Terry!! Hang in there girl!!! Give Patty a good -bye kiss for me!
Taylor Family
September 3, 2008
Patty,
you were a wonderful person. My family will miss you and your family is in our prayers.
Linda DeVol
September 3, 2008
Please accept our sympathy. Patty was a very special person. She will be missed very much. You are in our thoughts and prayers.
Glenn and Linda DeVol
DONNA HARRIS
September 3, 2008
Dearest Patty, I can't believe I'm writing this to you, but God needed another angel and he took you home. I know he picked a special one again. Patty, we had some good times in my 23 years of being your friend. You have always been a trooper, a hard worker, and always there when called upon. The day that Larry went to Heaven, you were there. You worked the racetrack and we worked hard, but the fun we had. At Joe and Mimma's, the great lunches and talks we shared with my business right next door, and the help you gave me at my house. Girl, you are going to be missed so much in so many ways. You were blessed with two great sons and a husband who also will miss you so much. You have worked so hard in your short life. May you rest in peace and you will NEVER BE FORGOTTEN! Love you always.
Your Friend,
Donna Harris
September 3, 2008
We have been patrons of What A Burger for about twenty years and Patty was always smiling and she enjoyed helping other people. I hope that all of your memories of her will help you find comfort during your time of sorrow. She will be missed by all that were blessed to have met such a beautiful person. God Bless you and your family!
Charlotte Saylor
September 3, 2008
Dear Steve and Family, I am deeply saddened by the passing of Patty. Please know that you are in our thoughts and prayers.
Charlotte Saylor
Tiffany Tinney
September 3, 2008
One of my very first memories was when I was three years old and my Mom and Aunt Patty and I went to view Nanna one last time. I asked, "What is she doing?" Aunt Patty replied, "She's sleeping. Give her a kiss goodnight." She then lifted me up to the casket and I kissed Nanna goodnight. Tonight I will do the same for you Aunt Patty. I love you and I will never forget you.
Love your niece,
Shannon & (Baby Connor) Croxton
September 3, 2008
I not only worked with Patty for several years, but she was also a very good friend. So sweet and kind to everyone she encountered. You could always count on Patty to ask the questions no body else wanted to ask. She had a very loving spirit and she will be missed by all who knew her. Love and miss you always Patty and I will be sure to tell my baby all about you when he comes into this world.
Lynn Bacle
September 3, 2008
Patty was always so good to Brandi and I. She always showed alot of concern for Brandi and her health and me and my stress. She was always a bubbly person whenever we were around her.You couldnt help but laugh when your around her. We will miss her. Our prayers go out to her family. Love Lynn and Brandi.
fred & joanne plaster
September 3, 2008
Patty always had a smile and kind words for everyone she met. I enjoyed having Patty as an employe of the what a burger.It is very hard to find words at this time to express how much she will be missed.
Carol Hogge
September 3, 2008
You and Steve have been friends of mine for a very long time. We've shared many meals and many cups of coffee together and the good times and the bad. I will miss you making the best burgers in town at What-a-burger too, as we all will. Rest in peace Patty.
Patricia (Trish) Hart
September 3, 2008
At this difficult time in your life may you hear God's voice in our heart, know his touch in your life, and feel his love each day.
Robert and Carla Willoughby
September 3, 2008
I am so sorry to hear about Pats death. I will always remember her smile at What A Burger. I have known Pat only the last 4 yrs after moving to Newport News. I met her after I moved here and my husband took me to What A Burger for the first time while we were dating. She was very thoughtful, caring, and always there to help if someone needed her. Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family at this time of sorrow.
Love,
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