Mrs. Susan Farmer

1960 - 2017

Mrs. Susan Farmer obituary, 1960-2017, Columbia, SC

Mrs. Susan Farmer

1960 - 2017

Susan Farmer Obituary

Published by Legacy Remembers on Mar. 6, 2017.

COLUMBIA — Susan Shaw Farmer, 56, passed away on Friday, January 20, 2017. Born December 6, 1960 in Charleston, she was raised in Columbia and attended Spring Valley High School, and later graduated from the University of South Carolina.



She was the loving daughter of the late Harry Eugene Shaw and the late Virginia Sacher Shaw.



Susan was preceded in death by her husband, John Larry Farmer, Jr., and her brother, David Brian Shaw.



Susan is survived by her uncle, Robert Bruce Shaw; niece, Brittany Shaw; cousins, Alice Palmer Shaw Ulmen, Robert Bruce Shaw Jr., and Ashley Carter Shaw Anderson.



A memorial service will be held at 2 p.m. on Friday, March 10, 2017 at Dunbar Funeral Home, Northeast Chapel, 4219 Hard Scrabble Road, Columbia, SC 29223.

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March 10, 2017

Betty Wheeler posted to the memorial.

March 9, 2017

Kerry Collier posted to the memorial.

March 8, 2017

Nikea Griffin posted to the memorial.

Betty Wheeler

March 10, 2017

i enjoyed working with Susan at the McNair Law Firm and she always possessed an infectious smile.

Kerry Collier

March 9, 2017

I very much enjoyed working with Susan at McNair Law Firm. She was a lovely person and always happy to help.

Nikea Griffin

March 8, 2017

"So sorry for your loss." May jehovah guide you and your family."

Linda Farmer Sanders

March 8, 2017

So very sorry for your loss. I just heard about her passing. I am one of John Larry's cousins. Praying for Susan's family and friends.

Lisa Gibson

March 8, 2017

Susan always had a smile to share. I really enjoyed working with her and getting to know her.

Rick Farmer

March 8, 2017

We love you, Susie. You were a big part of our lives for a long time and we will miss you. But we rejoice that you are with Johnny once again.

Glenn Ridings

March 8, 2017

I will always cherish all the happy memories of the good times we shared. Susan was such a kind and caring person. One of the nicest people I have ever known. RIP Susie.

Pamela Jolley

March 8, 2017

Susan was a lovely person and I enjoyed working with her for many years at the McNair Law Firm.

RIta Moore

March 8, 2017

I am saddened at Sue's passing and will always remember her gentle ways and kind manner. My condolences go out to her family.

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