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Imogene Snowden Hudson Farnsworth
1944 - 2020
BORN
1944
DIED
2020
Imogene Farnsworth Obituary
Collierville - Imogene Snowden Hudson Farnsworth passed into the loving arms of the Lord on Tuesday May 26, 2020. Born in Memphis, TN in 1944, she later resided in Germantown, TN and Holly Springs, MS. Immie devoted her life to her family and friends. As a child, she developed a love for horses that passed on to her children. Combining that love of animals with her love of painting, she became an internationally-renowned wildlife artist. Immie's sense of humor and love of the English language made her a captivating story-teller whether that be oral or written word. Her creative gifts leave a legacy for her grandchildren and affect all who encountered her art.
Immie was a true southern lady of great integrity. As a follower of Jesus, her capacity to treat everyone she encountered with respect and dignity was remarkable.
She is preceded in death by her husband of 48 years Robert Duval Farnsworth, Sr. She leaves behind her son Robert Duval Farnsworth, Jr. (Monica Boyd) of Collierville and grandchildren Ansley Marie Farnsworth, Robert Duval Farnsworth III, Miles Boyd Farnsworth and Hudson Overton Farnsworth, and her son Brinkley Overton Farnsworth (Kimberly Halford) of Collierville and grandchildren Snowden Annadale Farnsworth and Brinkley Overton Farnsworth, Jr (Bo).
There will be a private graveside service for her sons, due to the current pandemic. The family requests that in lieu of flowers, memorials may be offered to St Jude Children's Research Hospital or InTouch Ministries in Atlanta, GA.
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Larry McCommon
November 9, 2025
Immie contacted me from Holly Springs one day and I performed some bank related research for her. Some time after providing her with the requested information I received this signed Artist Proof of the Southwestern at Memphis Lynx Mascot (Rhodes College today) with a thank you letter. Her artwork still graces our living room wall (sorry for the unavoidable light spots in the photo.)
david ward
October 26, 2024
I had he pleasure to find her Snow Leopards signed print in a triple mat frame 2 years ago in an antique store...... OMG>... she was so talented.... it is a treasure I so enjoy. I wish I could have me her. She is now enjoying her reward.... and perhaps teaching a beginners art class ..... RIP Imogene....
mkw
May 26, 2024
Many precious memories of a close friendship via phone & email..sharing a love of family, animals,art,and the Lord & His Word.. oh, & recipes!! I will see you There my sweet friend Immie...
Mary McKim
February 15, 2024
Immie was one of the most gracious people I have ever known. I consider myself blessed for having known her.
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Foniah Abbott
June 20, 2023
I have the beautiful bengal tiger I bought as a teenager when I lived in Gatlinburg, TN! I´ve enjoyed it all these years . It´s framed and been with me wherever I have moved. I now live in Las Vegas.
Diane Merrifield
July 16, 2022
Still love your Bengal Tiger signed print. Moving and looking at memories. Rest in Peace talented Lady. Condolences to your family.
March 1, 2021
I have 6 of Imogene's prints and have loved looking at them for over 45 years. Rest her soul and condolences to her family and friends.
Sue Kallmayer
Hudson, FL
- AM
October 28, 2020
I just recently acquired one of Mrs Farnsworth's signed prints 'Lion Cub' and I wanted to learn more about the artist and found this page. I'm so sad to see she has passed. She seems to have been loved very dearly and made beautiful paintings from her passion for wildlife. The artwork means all that much more to me now knowing it was created by someone so loved and passionate. My condolences and well wishes to her family and friends.
Heather Stuart
August 27, 2020
Imogene Farnsworth was such a lovely and devoted southern Lady. I think of her warmly and fondly.
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