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Mary Alice "Mickey" Farling

Mary Farling Obituary

PLEASANT HILL - Mary Alice "Mickey" Farling, 79, of Pleasant Hill, died Saturday, Feb. 2, 2013, at Upper Valley Medical Center, Troy. She was born June 25, 1933, in Yorkshire, to the late Cary and Mary (Curtis) Meeds.
She was a member of Piqua Baptist Church, Troy Moose Lodge No. 2611, and a lover of cats.
She was preceded in death by her parents; three children, Randy Kellar, Sandy Houshel, and Jeff Kellar; grandson, Shawn Houshel; and brother, Doyle Meeds.
Mickey is survived by her loving husband of 43 years, Jack Farling; six children, Debbie and her husband, Gary Maier of Covington, Brenda Nelson of Pleasant Hill, Debbie Priest of Troy, Bruce and his wife, Leslie Farling of Pleasant Hill, Kim and her husband, Randy Kelly of Laura, and Christian Nelson of Pleasant Hill; 18 grandchidlren; 23 great-grandchildren; brother, Gene Meeds of Piqua; sister, Donna Deal of Piqua; and other relatives and friends.
Memorial services will be held at noon Saturday at Bridges-Stocker-Fraley Funeral Home, Covington, with Pastor Don Wells officiating.
The family will receive friends from 10 a.m. until time of service Saturday.
In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to Hospice of Miami County.
Condolences may be left for the family at www.stockerfraley.com.

To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.

Published by Troy Daily News on Feb. 3, 2013.

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Bill McIntosh

February 9, 2013

My wife Kathy and I were newlyweds when we rented a house from Mrs. Farling in Covington. She was a wonderfully kind lady and a superb landlady! God Bless You Mary!

February 4, 2013

Mickey was a special loving person. She will be long remembered and loved by many friends.
Open arms are awaiting her journey home. Our Prayers and thoughts are with the family.
Dave (DAGO) and Darlene Gragg

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