Charleen Beth Ferris

Charleen Beth Ferris obituary, Rochester, NY

Charleen Beth Ferris

Charleen Ferris Obituary

Visit the Farrell-Ryan Funeral & Cremation Services - Rochester website to view the full obituary.

Beth Ferris, beloved wife, mother, Sister, sister-in-law, Aunt, and Grum, got her smile back on January 8th after a long courageous battle with ALS.

She was predeceased by her parents, Leo and Ruby Dyson, brother David, mother-in-law Melba, sister-in-law Janice, brother-in-law Gordon.

She is survived by her devoted family, husband Richard “Dick”; son Robert, daughter Dawn. Grandchildren Jenna (Jeff), Jessica (David), Leah, Zac (Kourtney). Amazing great-grandchildren Jack Rowdy, Emmersen, Alex, Amelia, Brooklyn, Andrew and Lilianna; Sister Kay, sisters-in-law Carol, Sharon (Frank) and Elaine. Many nieces and nephews.

Beth enjoyed gardening and baking at her church, for friends and for her family; playing with her five great grandchildren and had a special heart for teaching children the Word of God for 40 years.

In lieu of flowers Beth requested donations be made to First Bible Baptist Church in her memory. Beth displayed her servant’s heart in many areas but had a special fondness serving in AWANA and the flower bed ministry at First Bible and G&T Sports Park. You can click on this link to donate In Memory of Beth Ferris Donation or call First Bible at (585) 392-0777.

Calling hours will be held 4-7pm on Friday January 17th at Farrell-Ryan Funeral & Cremation Services 777 Long Pond Rd. Memorial service to be held at 11am Saturday January 18th at First Bible Baptist Church 990 Manitou Rd, Hilton.

To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.

Farrell-Ryan Funeral & Cremation Services - Rochester

777 Long Pond Road, Rochester, NY 14612

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