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Martha Farris Obituary
Visitation will be from 6:00-8:00 PM, Sunday, May 12, 2019 at Sunset Memorial Funeral Home.
Funeral Services will be at 10:00 AM, Monday, May 13, 2019 at Sunset Memorial Funeral Home Chapel with Reverend Shawn Miller of 6th and Jackson Church of Christ. Burial will follow at Sunset Memorial Gardens.
Martha was born November 14, 1939 to Carter and Audrey Murphy in Hobbs, NM. She attended school in Rankin, TX. Martha married Jesse B. Farris on April 24, 1961 in Rankin, TX. She was a homemaker and she enjoyed all holidays and special times with family. Her hobbies included playing golf and cards.
Martha is preceded in death by her husband, Jesse B. Farris, her parents Carter and Audrey Murphy, her brother, Donald Murphy, Her sister, Audrey Foster.
She is survived by her sons, JB Farris, Jr., Clay Farris and wife Roni, Darrel Farris and wife Tonjua; daughter, Donna Jones and husband Steve; 9 grandchildren and 10 great grandchildren.
Pallbearers will be JB Farris, Clay Farris, Darrel Farris, Steve Jones, Wes Farris and Jake Stephen.
In lieu of flowers, please donate to your favorite charity.
The family of Martha Farris wish to extend our sincere thanks to the Home Care providers and Home Hospice of Odessa.
Arrangements are entrusted to Sunset Memorial Gardens and Funeral Home. To send family condolences please sign her guestbook at www.sunsetodessa.com.
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Thomas Wigington
May 18, 2019
I am sorry for your loss. Always remember that God is loving and kind and He cares for you. 1Peter 5:6,7
May 15, 2019
Psalm 90:10 says that the days of our years are 70 years, And if because of special mightiness they are 80 years.
May the memories of the wonderful times you shared together bring a smile and joy in your heart.
LONA CARTER
May 13, 2019
MELISSA
I'M SO SORRY FOR YOUR LOSS.I KNOW IT'S VERY HARD HARD ON YOU AND THE FAMILY AND I KNOW HOW MUCH YOU LOVED HER. I JUST WISH I COULD BE THEIR FOR YOU BUT SORRY TO SAY I CAN'Y BECAUSE OF JOB. BUT YOU ARE IN MY HEART AND PRAYERS.LOVE YOU GIRL.
LOVE LONA
Vickie Foster
May 10, 2019
I am so very sorry for your loss. You are all in my prayers. Love you guys.
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Memorial Events
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May
12
Visitation
6:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m.
Sunset Memorial Gardens & Funeral Home6801 E. Business 20, Odessa, TX 79762
May
13
Funeral service
10:00 a.m.
Sunset Memorial Gardens & Funeral Home6801 E. Business 20, Odessa, TX 79762
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