Lexington, Kentucky
1947 - 2017
FARRIS Marcia Meade Griest, 70, lifelong educator and past Director of The Arboretum, State Botanical Garden of Kentucky, died on October 26, 2017. She was the loving mother of Johnathan A. and Thomas C. G. Farris and Mary Farrin Browning (Jeremy), devoted "Mimi" to her grandsons John and Joseph...
Read MoreMarcia graduated from Thomas R Brown high school in Cattletsburg in 1965. She was our valedictorian. She continues to be the top of the class, in all of her endeavors in Lexington years later.
Jon skaggs
July 07, 2022 | Friend
We were so sorry to hear of Marcia's passing. Our thoughts and prayers go out to her family and friends. We had the pleasure of seeing her joy for living...she will be missed.
Karin & Drew Rasmussen
November 13, 2017 | Lancaster, KY
My condolences to the family of Ms.Marcia Farris may God continue to bless you all and give you strength in Jesus name amen...
Ann Gross
November 09, 2017 | Paris, KY
I was lucky enough to have know Marcia in my teenage years in Catlettsburg. She was always a kind and giving soul. My condolences to her family. She was a wonderful friend and person. May God bless you all.
Jane Rice Spurlock
November 08, 2017 | Lexington, KY
We were so lucky to have Marcia. Her spirit will surround us in the Arboretum.
Sue Bohon
November 04, 2017 | Lexington | Friend
Such a fine, wonderful person. I had the pleasure of working with her on the education committee for the Arboretum. She did so much for its planning and development. This lovely lady's legacy will live there forever.
Sue Bohon
October 29, 2017 | Lexington, KY | Friend