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Betty Farmer once rejected Duke Ellington. A jazz singer who made her debut with a Dixieland band in her native New Orleans as a teenager, she toured with Mr. Ellington in the 1960's and 1970's and in 1972 performed with him in Carnegie Hall. But when Mr. Ellington offered her a long-term contract, her daughter said, she turned it down. "My mother was a free spirit," said Kathryn Nesbit, 38. "She said Duke, 'I love you, but I'd be bored out of my mind.' "
Ms. Farmer, 62 and divorced, performed in clubs and jazz festivals, lived in different cities and once owned a nightclub in Denver. She also had a son, Shawn Farmer, 42, who died this year. In 1997, she moved to New York City at the urging of Ms. Nesbit, who told her "you have to go. It's for you."
Ms. Nesbit was right. Ms. Farmer made new friends, started playing the guitar and, although on a singing hiatus, was preparing a comeback. David Jung, an actor and comedian, said Ms. Farmer had agreed to lend her big, sultry voice and gift for comedy to a number of sketches he was going to tape for a comedy show bound for the theater.
Ms. Farmer's most recent job was with Cantor Fitzgerald, where she worked as an executive assistant for three weeks.
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Kathy Hullinger
March 29, 2025
I visited the memorial. I came from Missouri. As I was looking at the names hers called to me. After finding her here I am in awe. We are kindered spirits. My heart aches for her family but even in death she has made a friend.
David Jung
September 12, 2024
Thought a lot about you yesterday and played your songs. Always your gift.
Stephen Bennett
September 11, 2024
Thinking of you today, Betty, what a treat you were. I´m so very glad to have known you.
Laura Meyers
September 11, 2023
Remembering Betty today on behalf of her friend, my father Ralph Meyers, RIP. Ralph bought a beautiful little potted palm tree in your memory, Betty, and it's still growing strong!
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David Jung
October 30, 2022
Told a friend about you as I’ve done so many times. You’ve made a lot of people feel better. Miss you.
Deputy Susie Cambre
September 12, 2021
20 years gone and she played a tragic role in one of the biggest catastrophes and tragedies in American history , Betty’s name remains on our lips and in our hearts . We think what could’ve been if we were able to have kept her here in New Orleans. But the fates had a different destiny in mind for her . To describe Betty Farmer was to say , she led a life well lived and her passing was as large as her life . She was destined to become a part of American history books and the American psyche .
Betty , Please watch over your musician brothers and sisters ! Dealing with this pandemic , they are not working much .
They need a guardian angel
Now more than ever .
David Jung
September 12, 2021
Hard to believe it’s been 20 years. Love you and miss you. So grateful for your last gift to us. I think of it almost every day.
JOANN ROSEN
September 11, 2021
God Bless You, Betty. I worked with you at Matson Navigation and we were good friends and I think of you so often. I liked you so much and I miss you. You are a wonderful musician and you performed with Jules Bursourd at our Christmas Party.
Cindy Roe
September 11, 2021
Remembering Elizabeth on the 20th anniversary of 9/11...
September 11, 2021
Miss ya Betty. Love, lil kid.
Joe Williams
September 11, 2021
Today , 20 years later , I wear your name tag! #911 we remember you.
David Jung
September 11, 2019
Miss you. Enjoying your songs today. Peace and love my dear.
Dennis Woodrich
September 12, 2018
We played a ton of great gigs together with the Walt Smith and Friends band with and Bert Dahlanger and Phil Urso. The Telluride Jazz Fest was a wonderful experience with Betty. She was a jazz singer!
David Jung
September 12, 2018
Thinking of you today. My father joined you this year. I hope you are both singing joyfully. Love you.
Robert Rinker
September 14, 2017
Another year come and gone.
Oh how I miss that crazy laugh, and that Jazzy voice.
Susie Cambre
September 13, 2017
New Orleans music misses you !
There's always a stage here waiting for you to step upon it and caress that microphone with honey dripped blues and love gone wrong songs ...
Such an awe inspiring full life and an adventuous one !!!
David Jung
September 12, 2017
Playing your songs. I miss you.
Deanna Reeder
September 11, 2017
Another year, my friend. I can still hear your laugh. I can still feel your kindness. I still miss you.
David Jung
September 12, 2016
Think of you every day. Thanks for leaving a light on after you left.
September 12, 2016
Not a day goes by that I don't fondly remember Your humor, your voice and laugh.
You will always live on in my heart.
Carey Reilly
September 11, 2016
I will always remember your wit and warmth. You are always in our hearts. We will never forget.
Deanna Reeder
September 11, 2016
You are missed. You are remembered. You are loved.
David Jung
September 14, 2015
I think of you every day. My son is at the age when he can understand and fear mortality. I have told him about you and the message you sent. It made him believe in heaven. Me too. We listen to your music and it is now a voice from heaven as it was on earth. I love you as always.
Terri Absher
September 14, 2015
May the love of friends and family carry you through your grief.
Deanna Reeder
September 11, 2015
I hate this day. I miss you. I love you. I'm always telling stories of our antics and what a magnificent singer you were. It never gets easier. God bless you. I know for sure you're jazzing up the angels voices in heaven.
April 15, 2015
Harley says hi
he hipped me to you
Clear Day
he said
David
September 13, 2014
Thank you for your gift which I share as often as possible while avoiding crystal stemware. I miss you
as always.
September 12, 2014
Another year, another tear.
You live in my heart forever.
Wonderful memories.
Mark De Stefanis
September 11, 2014
After all of these years, I still miss that smile and unmistakable laugh. Til we meet again.
Randy Randall
September 11, 2014
With respect, I was Betty's #1 groupie in all of Denver! It started at Bryant Street West and continued through the Denver Art Museum, the Anchor and Plow restaurant, a few hotel gigs, and of course, The Bay Wolf! I wore a button with I heart Bryant Street West to an event long after BSW closed and was warmly embraced by Betty. She saved me a seat at the Bay Wolf and let me put sets together (even though this non-musician was clueless!). I was living in Mexico when 9-11 occurred and did not learn of her passing until recently returning to Colorado. Condolences to her daughter. Heaven be swinging now! I love Betty Farmer!
Deanna Reeder
September 11, 2014
Another year and you always remain with me. The fun we had, you teasing me for some of the songs I liked, taking me to the hospital and staying with me when I had my son, your bawdy and infectious laughter, your friendship to many, your beautiful voice and on and on. These things and many more I shall never forget. Love and miss you, Betty Farmer.
Valerie
September 11, 2014
I am here remembering you on this day and remember that laugh of yours during our time together at Showtime. Rest In Peace Betty. Always in my thoughts.
Leslie Ware
August 2, 2014
I Did not realize. Just thinking about our good times in Aspen. Thinking of you and Kat.
September 15, 2013
One heard you sing "live" once. But worked with and loved your dad dearly.
jeanie, Lynchburg, VA
Deanna Reeder
September 14, 2013
There you are. I thought this link had been removed. Thinking of you, missing you and remembering all the insane things we did in the 60's in New Orleans. Love ya Betty.
September 13, 2013
I so miss your beautiful voice, and that great laugh. R.I.P. lovely lady.
David Jung
September 12, 2013
You are missed and loved and remain firmly in so many hearts.
Carolyn
September 11, 2013
I am thinking about what a big personality you had at showtime! Remembering you on this day.
September 12, 2012
I've been thinking of you a lot as I always do this time of year. I miss you even more as the time goes but I know you are ok and making music wherever you are.
September 12, 2012
Betty, yesterday, I played your CD, and went to memorial service in Denver, Co> That is where we met. I miss that laugh, and the beautiful voice that went with it. You are always in my heart. R.I.P.
Bob Rinker,
Denver, Co.
Jean Attenhofer
September 12, 2012
I worked with your dad in New Orleans for many years. You didn't know me, but he spoke of his beautiful, talented daughter with much love. Living in the deep south, I never dreamed I could possibly know of anyone who perished on that horrid day in 2001, until someone sent me a newspaper clipping from the N.O. newspaper. I know you and your dad are together in Heaven.
Max Itzumy
September 11, 2012
dear betty, i didn't have the priviledge of knowing u, i never heard of your name before today, u see in my choir class will soon be traveling to new york as a field trip, my choir teacher thought it would be nice to have a name so when they visit the 9/11 memorial center each one of us will have some one to pay tribute to but unfortunally i will not be able to go, i drew your name i will have you in my heart always as a sing i promise that when if travel to new york i wil visit your grave, thank you for choosing me
Deanna Reeder
September 11, 2012
Another year has passed since that horrible day that changed all of our lives and you lost yours. I still tell stories of you -the great friend and the best jazz singer - and people still laugh and they still say "awh". I miss you, girl.
Jim Wolff
September 17, 2011
I remember Thanksgiving dinner, when the chair slipped out from underneath Betty... she didn't miss a beat in the story she was telling! That great laugh, that language, that sweet voice. I miss you Betty. (... and you, Kat)
Mark Peterson-Estrada
September 14, 2011
Mark Peterson-Estrada
I had lost track of Betty I knew her when she lived in SF. I recall she invited me on stage to sing with her a few days after I had lost my job one year the song was title was an old jazz standard Beautiful. She pulled me out of a deep depression that night. Here's to ya Ms Farmer
September 11, 2011
I worked with Betty at Showtime Networks. She spoke directly and truthfully with such wit... You just knew you loved her! We miss you Betty!!!!
Deanna Reeder
September 11, 2011
Another year and I miss you and your beautiful voice, bawdy laughter, great heart more each year. For those interested, last night I found a CD of Betty's songs recorded in San Francisco from "CDBaby.com". It's the first time in all my many years of looking that I've found something that has her singing. Betty and I worked together at the Bistro in New Orleans back in the late 1960's. She was a good and true friend. I love you Betty!
David Jung
September 11, 2011
This is one of the last e-mails I received from Betty four days before she passed. It always reminds me of her spirit and how much I still miss her. Betty, I know you're ok but it doesn't change how much I wish you were here. I love you always.
-David
"Date: Fri, 7 Sep 2001 14:08:07 -0500
Subject: .....how are your days?
I had such a lovely Sunday... I cannot tell you. Took the train to
Tarrytown and sat outside at the local yatch club, sucking in Hudson River
air and water. Got sunburned, drank too much beer and wine -- ate a too
greasy fish dinner, laughed myself silly and staggered back to NY by 11:00.
It was great! Young friends of mine are preparing to open their own "baby"
shop on main street there -- and I was privy to some of their industry in
preparation. Very exciting. I thought of you and how much you might have
enjoyed hanging out like that... and it was an absolutely GORGEOUS day!
You should, you know -- just throw everything in the air now and then, and
get the hell out of The City. Before the snows flies, I'm gonna do it
again. Come go with me... we can just sit and sip and talk BIG dreams."
Teresa Lowder
September 11, 2011
I had the honor of running the Unity run in Las Vegas in the memory of Elizabeth. You, and all that perished in result of that very sad day, will be remembered always!
Trip Farmer
September 11, 2011
I just saw your name scroll across the TV screen as one who perished on 9/11/01. I'm not sure if we were kin but wanted to leave a message for your family that from one Farmer In Alabama to another Farmer, I love you!
Jean Attenhofer
September 10, 2011
I never got to meet Ms. Farmer, but worked with her father at the power company in New Orleans many years ago.
He used to tell me how talented she was and he was proud of her. I'm saddened that I did not get to hear her sing.
On that horrible day 10 years ago, I was living in Natchez, MS. and figured there was no way I could possibly know anyone who perished in the World Trade Center. About six months later, I received a copy of an article from a friend who also worked with Ms Farmer's father. The article was about her passing. I'm still in shock.
May God Bless her family and friends.
September 7, 2011
This is to Chris Morano, I E. Betty Farmer. You said you had a C.D. Of Betty, and you eould like to share, but how do I get ahold of you? Bob Rinker Denver Co.
Bob Rinker
September 6, 2011
Dear Betty and Kat. It seems so long ago in Denver when we all first met. The times were difficult,but you never let it get you down. We went through the best and the worst times together. I love and miss you.
August 28, 2011
Betty - I never met you but my church has a memorial and I am praying for your family for their loss of your life. I know you are an angel in heaven. God Bless!!
Bill Wright
August 22, 2011
Betty, wow, what a great, funny, light in my life... I worked with Betty at Showtime and we talked everyday and I'll never forget when she told me I should leave because my hair was turning white due to the stress of my job... Thanks Betty, you saved me...
Bill Wright
Ultra mar Tvl
Deanna Reeder
September 11, 2010
Another year has passed, dear Betty, and I miss you more and more. That little baby you helped bring into the world will be 41 on 10/1. I shall never forget your help and kindness. I love you and wish I could hear you sing. If anyone out there has any recordings of Betty singing, please contact me.
john leone
September 11, 2010
Betty was a pistol. She had a huge heart and mouth to match. I sat next to her for 2 years and she always cracked me up. There were times when the head of the sales department her boss at Showtime would tell her to do something she did not want to do she always would curse him out in the nicest way. I remember the firecracker that she was the stories that she told and the advice that she gave, When I remember her it makes me smile.
Miss you Betty
Linda McLoof
March 31, 2010
I knew that Betty perished in the 9-11 tragedy but I did not know about her on-line tribute until today.
I worked with Betty at Showtime Network. We didn't work in the same department but sat near each other. She was a lovely person, a great raconteur, in fact, and I always made a point of stopping by her desk just to say 'hello' or hear one of her stories, which she told with such great humor.
Each year on 9-11, I wait to hear her name called during the ceremonies and tears still come to my eyes. She spoke so very often and lovingly of her daughter and their closeness and so I want to send my deepest condolences to her and let her know that her mother was loved by so many and missed by even more.
Sleep with the angels, Betty.
Maury Morgan
September 11, 2009
Betty was an amazing woman with razor-sharp wit and a true lust for life. I will never forget her. Sing baby, sing.
Jennifer Timko
May 27, 2009
Betty was a wonderful neighbor and friend. She lived a floor below me and helped me through a difficult time. She also gave me my first paella pan!
Kat, I am so sorry for your loss. I know it has been a while, but I just stumbled across this on the internet.
My best wishes for you.
Noreen Jackson
September 11, 2007
Well, Betty, it hardly seems any time at all since I last saw you. I remember the night you changed from your gown to street clothes in the middle of the Bay Wolf Club in Denver. Nobody even knew! This is a sad anniversary and I won't forget you, ever! Noreen Jackson
Deanna Reeder
September 11, 2007
So many of us knew Betty as this outspoken, bawdy, irreverant and funny woman. I was fortunate to be the recipient of one of her many kind moments that aren't so often remembered. I was alone throughout a pregnancy when we both lived in New Orleans and both worked at the Bistro. Betty went out of her way to help me in any way she could and she was the person she wanted to be called when it was time to go to the hospital. So in the middle of the night (when else) on Oct. 1, 1969, Betty was awakened from sleep and she took me to the hospital and stayed with me until after my son was born. She bestowed upon me her unique humor and the power of her unconditional friendship that night. I shall never forget her. God bless you, Betty.
Patricia Benjamin
November 18, 2006
Betty was my neighbor when I lived in Denver. I had moved from Boston to Denver for a job. Betty and I became friends. I heard her perform many times. We went out for coffee and to clubs to listen to jazz. We cooked Thanksgiving Dinner that year together because I was so far from my family and could not go home. She taught me alot about music and alot about life.She was very good to me. God Bless You, Betty Farmer and may you Rest In Peace.
Kristine
October 25, 2006
As I cross-stitched your name on the memorial that I am doing for all of the victims, I prayed for you and your family. Please know that your death was not in vain. We will always remember. God Bless.
P Tabbernor
October 3, 2006
In memory....
Kathy Gilbert
September 11, 2006
I worked with Betty at Showtime Networks (I was based in the Dallas office). She made my visits to the New York office so much fun. We'd slip away during the work day across the side street to a little bar and have coffee and just chat and laugh about things (and people we worked with). She was such a funny, delightful person. I often think of the great stories she used to tell me. I sure miss her, especially on this day--- the 5th anniversary. Rest in Peace Betty!
Sally Groom
September 11, 2006
When we were Seventeen . . . I knew Betty at All Saints' Episcopal High School in Vicksburg, MS. We were boarding school "roomies" in our junior year of high school in that small Southern town -- so full of history, and memories of the past. Today 9/11/2006, especially, I am remembering the beautiful, talented, bright, exotic, theatrical, dramatic, smart, young girl I knew, and was absolutely fascinated by. We whispered and shared our girlish secrets and dreams at night, as we enjoyed "tempting the Fates" by smoking (a really Big NO-NO)!
I have never forgotten Betty -- we both left All Saints' at the end of that one year. And our paths never crossed again -- although we were often in the same places at different times. How I wish I could have known that Betty was just an hour or so away from my home in New Jersey in 2001 -- I would have certainly tried to make contact with her! THE MOST unforgettable character I ever met!
Deputy Susie Cambre
August 13, 2005
What an exciting woman and what an exciting essence of smoldering , hot, sexy jazz with a twinkle in the wink of an eye laughing at an inside joke ! I met her as she played a gig at a Casino in Baton Rouge. My husband Lloyd Cambre accompanied her on drums, as he had done several times in the past. She was a legend in the New Orleans music scene and I knew of her. Still, I was not prepared to meet this ageless woman in her early sixties, in the most provocative, fit snug to an hour glass figure , bright red sequined, low cut dress. With her bright red , short, very chic, cropped hair, she'd already made a very charismatic impression on her audience even before she began crooning out those honey dripped notes of some love gone wrong song.
Of course, the room was mesmerized and at the break, I made a new friend. Her kindness and patience to visit and explain what she does to a hearing impaired woman trying to understand music was even more beautiful then her physical beauty, talent and even was ....more beautiful then that incredible red sequined dress few women in the world could wear so well. Yes, she was eccentric ( everybody in New Orleans is, in a way), glamorous, talented and very independent. She did what she wanted, the way that she wanted, loved who she wanted and LIVED exactly the way she wanted. She had talent and a very, very big heart with a strong weakness for the underdog.She certainly understood lean, hard times. She'd had more then her share. The world doesn't understand and always accept an independent women.
Thank you Betty for so much heart in your music. I'm sure you are wearing a red dress and entertaining the angels now. The only thing they can do is flap their wings and say , ' Laissez les bon temps roulez !'
Noreen Jackson
April 14, 2005
Just a note that I have thought of Betty most every day since the 911 tragedy. We miss her talent here in Denver
Noreen Jackson
March 20, 2004
Betty was a good friend and fine jazz singer and I am glad I had the opportunity to get to know her in the 1980's. I first met her at her nightclub in Denver and she was flamboyant, talented and gutsy. She and I both left Denver in the late 1980's to pursue our musical careers. She worked in San Francisco with a dear friend of mine, Flip Nunez (passed away a few years ago). My condolences to her daughter. Kevin Smith and I speak of her often when at Shakespeare's in Denver. I would love to have a copy of her musical recording because someone here asked me for one and I had no idea of where to acquire anything she had recorded.
M Mack
September 27, 2002
From one free spirit to another, I wish I would have had the pleasure to have heard you sing. From the comments on this entry board, it appears that you "touch" many lives and gave the pleasure of your talent to many. May your soul rest in peace. If there is a life beyond, may you touch as many lives as you did this and may you find sultry, rich happiness.
John Carpenter
September 9, 2002
When Betty was doing her thing at the Bistro, I dropped in occasionly, but I really didn't get aquainted with her until she took a secretarial job at the Lamplighter Club in New Orleans.
Later she moved to Houston and sang at the Raffles Club. I saw her frequently there as I made several trips a month to Houston. While in Houston she married Ike, a bass player and she asked me to "give her away".
After she moved to Vegas, my then girlfriend Mary and I saw her a few times.In Oct. '79 Mary and I spent 16 hours in Vegas and got married at 11 P.M. At about 2 or 3 A.M. we woke her up with a call to tell her we had gotten married. She suggested lunch - we told her we told her we had to check out at 10. At 9 we recieved the largest floral arrangement I have ever seen. It was some 4 to 5 feet tall and had the most beautiful assortment of flowers, white feathers, white satin doves,etc.
She had called a florist friend and ordered him to make very, very outstanding arrangement and have it to our hotel by 8:30.
Mary and I have often marveled at what an unusual person she was - with all her talents and personality.
Like many, we were shocked and saddened by her death. We feel fortunate that we could share a close friendship for the years we did.
Hilary Fox
August 6, 2002
Nearly a year has passed but not a day goes by that I don't think of Betty. When she left Showtime in December 2000, I told her this place would never be the same without her and she would be sorely missed. It isn't and she is. I learned in the days and weeks following her death that she touched the lives of a great many people, not just in New York, but in Denver, New Orleans and anywhere else her travels took her. I am blessed to be one of those people.
Chris Morano
May 7, 2002
Betty greatly increased my look on life - I knew her for about a year in San Francisco, where I was employed as a bartender and Betty was one of my regular customers. I'm lucky enough to have a CD of Betty performing a show at the Mason Street Wine Bar in SF - it would be a pleasure for me to give one of these to anyone here in the guest book as a remembrance of Betty. Please write to me. The sound is amazing, the tracks marvelous, and hearing it will make you want to raise a glass of red wine in toast to a full-steam ahead woman. Chris Morano, San Francisco
Angie Campbell
April 25, 2002
I am truly sorry for the loss of so many wonderful people. I did not know anyone who lost their like that day, but it hurt to just watch it all happening. I will never forget it. May you rest in peace and may God watch over the ones that you left behind.
Michael Mirabella
March 16, 2002
Betty was my freind and neighbor in Denver for many years. She was the big sister I didn't have. Her aadvice was always sound, her humor unfailing, her spirt unstopable. I will miss her always.
Leila Conner
March 11, 2002
Those of us that work at the Doubletree Hotel in New Orleans were shocked and saddened to read of Betty's death. Betty was Executive Secretary for @ one year in the mid 90's, and she was quite a memorable lady with lots of spunk!
Reading now about her musical talents, I do wish I'd had the opportunity to hear her perform. It was obvious that Betty liked to move around alot, and that she probably wasn't staying here long either!
My deepest condolences to her friends and family.....especially to her daughter, of whom she constantly spoke during our conversations in the "smoke room".
Most Sincerely,
Leila Ewin Conner
January 16, 2002
DEAR LORD SHINE YOUR LIGHT ON ELIZABETH ANN (BETTY) FARMER AND MAY
SHE REST IN PEACE WITH GOD AND HIS
ANGELS..MAY SHE SING IN THE CHOIR OF
OUR LORD..GOD BLESS HER FAMILY AND'
FRIENDS..GOD BLESS AMERICA AND MAY
WE NEVER FORGET 9/11/01..MAY SHE BE
WITH HER SON IN HEAVEN..AMEN
Teresa Jahn
January 2, 2002
What a beautiful woman with a dazzling smile and sparkling eyes. Such a smile and shining eyes must be from a reflection of a warm and caring heart. We are deeply sorry for your loss of Betty. May Betty's musical passion, her life and love live on in those who love her. May you always feel the warmth of her heart radiate love into your hearts. May the sorrow you feel be lightened by the precious memories of warm moments shared with Betty. Our hearts cry with you.
America Cries
We see your sorrow-
and our hearts cry....
We can not erase your pain
but you do not have to face the anguish alone-for we-
-the American people-
are beside you.
We so desperately want to have the touch that brings you comfort,
the strength that gives you courage,
and the words to lighten your spirits.
And when we are left speechless
may the silence of our nation weave love into your hearts
to ease your sorrow.
May you find healing through our nation's strength as we-
-the American people-
face this difficult time together. Our hearts are with you. Teresa Jahn
Dixon, IL
Lynn Rutledge
November 13, 2001
I worked with Betty at Showtime. She was the executive assistant to a somewhat harsh executive vice president. She made me laugh at the fact that she did not suffer fools well. She gave the executive a lot of grief over a period of time. She was totally irreverent to those in authority around her - but in a funny way. I will always remember her wit and outlook on life.
Phyllis Pastore
November 9, 2001
Betty was a great inspiration to me as a singer and as a human being. She taught me so much about performing and phrasing a song and was totally committed to every single word of every lyric she sang. Her New Orleans drawl and down to earth attitude about everything made her very easy to love and to trust. And she definitely was a character! I miss her very much.
Bruce Barnes
November 9, 2001
I knew "Ms. Farmer", as we used to call her, back in the late eighties when we both lived in Denver. I played piano at a little gay club called "Garbo's" where she regularly appeared. We all knew we were in the presence of a huge talent. What distinguished her singing was not just her uncanny sense of time but the attachment to the lyric of whatever song she was performing. I remember especially her rendition of "Ballad of the Sad Young Men". Rarely a dry eye in the house when she finished that one.
I remember once her shaking a finger at me and telling me in that inimitable New Orleans accent, "I'm a damned good secretary! You had better believe it. You don't think I've supported myself all these years just singing! A girl has got to survive in this world!"
Who would have guessed that that very skill would lead to her untimely death? What a crime it is that somebody with as much talent as she had would be typing instead of doing what she could do as well as any singer I ever heard.
I felt as if I had been kicked in the stomach when I heard the news that she was in that building on Sept. 11.
I'm only grateful that I was priviledged enough to see her perform all those nights back in Denver and to get to know the one and only "Ms. Farmer" just a little bit.
Wherever she is, I wish her all the love and peace she so richly deserves.
Betty Farmer - Gone but not forgotten
Noreen Griffith
October 17, 2001
Betty Farmer and I worked very closely together at Showtime Networks. We were each other's back up and became very close since I had to
Mike Harrigan
October 15, 2001
I knew Betty from her days at Showtime. She was a fantastic, engaging and interesting woman--one you would never forget. I am praying for her.
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