of Jonesboro, AR
November 10, 1918 - January 29, 2010
Gladys Farley, age 91, died peacefully Friday afternoon at her home surrounded by her children and loving friends. She was born in Murray, KY on November 10, 1918 and moved to northeast Arkansas as a young girl, married and raised her family at Cash. She was a homemaker and devoted her life to her family, her church and community.
She was a faithful member of the Church of Christ and especially loved her years at Grubbs Church of Christ teaching young girls about Christ. In recent years, she moved her membership to the Southwest Church of Christ in Jonesboro and actively participated in Brother's Keeper and Treasurers Among Us.
Her four children survive her: Larry Farley and wife, Genevieve, of Cash; Jerry Farley of Jonesboro; Jackie Brubaker and husband, Herb, of Jonesboro; and Sandy Graves and husband, Ted, of Vienna, Virginia. She is also survived by four grandchildren: Aaron Luster, Lauren Luster, Zach Luster and Amber Russo; and four great-grandchildren.
Husband, Coleman Farley; her parents and brother preceded her in death.
Funeral services will be at 2:00 PM Tuesday, February 2, at Roller-Farmers Union Chapel with Emmett Campbell officiating. Burial will follow in Jonesboro Memorial Park Cemetery.
Pallbearers include Zach Luster, Lynn Luster, Charles Ellis, Belo Ellis, Terry Ellis and Louie Wewers. Honorary pallbearers will include her Brother's Keepers Group from Southwest Church of Christ.
Visitation will be Monday, February 1, from 5:00 PM to 7:00 PM at the funeral home.
The family would like to thank Joann and James Priest, Tilda Peeler and Pat Johnson for the special love and care that gave to our mom and all of the countless prayers and visits from her many friends.
In lieu of flowers, the family requests that donations be made to the Paragould Children's Home, 5515 Walcott Road, Paragould, AR 72450.
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24 Condolence(s)
Reba Lee
Tuesday, February 2, 2010
Our family is so sorry for your loss and the loss of our Church family and community. Ms. Gladys was such a joy to know and love.
She told Dean and me about going on her honeymoon on the back of a Harley. I can just see her smiling all the way. I'm not sure she had a black bikers' jacket but she did always look sporty in the black leather jacket she wore to Church.
Our girls liked going to see her and her cat. The cat really wouldn't have much to do with them but it did keep them busy while Ms. Gladys and I visitied.
May God bring to your memory fun and wonderful things about her life that will encourage and sustain you during this time.
With love and prayers.
Dean, Reba, Diamond and Anna Pearl Lee
Linda Moon
Tuesday, February 2, 2010
My thoughts and prayers are with the family. I know she will be missed. She was a sweet lady and I always enjoyed visiting with her when I saw her at Southwest C of C and she never seemed to change. She always had a kind word.
Connie Stevenson
Tuesday, February 2, 2010
TO THE FARLEY FAMILY:
On behalf of the Bales family from Bono, we wish to extend our heartfelt sorry in the loss of your mother and grandmother. WHAT A BEAUTIFUL LADY SHE WAS! We loved her smile and gracious warm heart. She was truly an angel of God and brought so much love to so many people.
Naomi Bales, Connie (Bales) Stevenson, Patricia Bales, and Terri Jo (Bales) Cureton.
Mollye (Ellis) Bice
Monday, February 1, 2010
Larry, Susie and family,
Your mother was a wonderful lady. I have the best memories of growing up around her. You all were like an extended family to Chris and I, more so after Aaron was born. We all extend our deepest sympathies to your family. She will be greatly missed.
Mollye ( Ellis) Bice
Chris Ellis
Vicky (Ellis)
Monday, February 1, 2010
Aunt Gladys Thank you for your love and I loved you so much.
In my heart, I am there with you all. Love, Vicky
Bobby and Pamela Keller
Monday, February 1, 2010
You are in our thoughts and prayers....Mrs. Farley was a very sweet lady....she will be missed.....Love, Bobby and Pam Keller
Brenda & Harold Wilcox
Monday, February 1, 2010
We extend our sympathy to you in the passing of your Mother. What a blessing to have had her for so many years. I think of you girls often...Take comfort in the coming days just to know that she will be "waiting at the gate" for us...
In Christian Love
Brenda & Harold Wilcox
Terry and Sami Simmons
Sunday, January 31, 2010
Mrs. Gladys was such a special lady. We are all so blessed to have known her. She will be greatly missed. Heaven gained a precious soul.
My God Bless you all!
Sami and Terry Simmons
Elisabeth, Rees and Emily
Pam Hill (Cox)
Sunday, January 31, 2010
I will surely miss Gladys, she was a kind and sweet christian lady. She would try to help anyone if she could. My whole family (Jerry & Jean Cox and Angie Gorbet (Cox)) will miss her very much. Our love and prayers are with all of the Farley family.
Love,
The Cox Family
Kellye (Ford) Schwarz
Sunday, January 31, 2010
Dear Farley Family:
I just wanted to say how sorry I was to hear about Gladys. I know that my Grandma Ford is a very happy person to be with her best friend again. It always amazed me that Grandma would tell me that she never got to go anywhere, and we all knew that she and Gladys had been doing nothing but running around! Gladys was a wonderful friend to many people. I cann't remember a time that she didn't have a wonderful smile on her face. She'll always have a special place in my heart.
Anita Sullins
Sunday, January 31, 2010
My thoughts and prayers are with the Farley family at this very difficult time. Some of my fondest memories are of being at the Farley home with Sandy and Jackie, and attending church at the Church of Christ at Grubbs with them.
Deanna Luster
Sunday, January 31, 2010
So sorry about your loss. My parents send their sympathy too.
Diane Parker (mcQuay)
Sunday, January 31, 2010
Please know that your family is in my thoughts and prayers..
danny foshee
Sunday, January 31, 2010
my sympathy goes out to all the farley family.i know this lady will very much be missed.i remember her being so active in school functions and in the church at cash.a very good and decent person.i know how everyone feels.we lost our mother last week.love to you all.
DELORES THORNTON-AUTRY
Sunday, January 31, 2010
Gladys will be truly missed by all of us. She was a wonderful person and a dear friend to us and our mother. I know there together now in a much better place.
My love to all of your family. God be with you all.
Your Friend Delores Thornton
Autry
Ruthie Rains
Sunday, January 31, 2010
Gladys i miss you so much.You have meant so much to me and my sisters.You were the second Mom,to my sister Gevevieve.I know you are in heaven now with our Mom.We will have your memories forever.LOVE TO THE FARLEY FAMILY. RUTHIE RAINS
Leeann Castleberry
Sunday, January 31, 2010
Our sympathy goes out to all of you on the loss of your loved one. She was a very sweet person and we know she will be greatly missed. We enjoyed the time she spent with our church family at Bono. Thinking of you.
Sincerely,
The Castleberry Family
Robin, Leeann,Lauren, $ Kristen
Paulette Bradley Hannah & Alice Bradley Abata
Sunday, January 31, 2010
Mrs. Farley was a great influence in our lives and will always be remembered by us for her kindnesses to us as young women growing up. We will always have our memories of her in our hearts. Our sympathy is sent to the family.
Steve and Melaine Bracy
Sunday, January 31, 2010
Jonathan Swift, the writer of Gulliver's Travels said, " May you live all the days of your life". Anyone who knew Ms. Farley knew this was a truly wonderful statement of her life. What a beautiful thought. To Jackie and all the family we have been blessed for knowing your mother. Truly the next few days, although sad, should be a celebration of her life. I will always cherish my special times with your mother. Melanie and I are deeply saddened by your loss and will have each and every one of you in our prayers. God bless.
Don and Marsha Lewellyn
Saturday, January 30, 2010
Dear Family,
Your Mom was a wonderful person. She was an example to all who knew her. Yhe first thing I thought of was her dear frtend Pearlie iwill welcome her with open arms. Let your memories of your loving mother bring you peace.
God Bless, Don and Marsha Lewellyn
Mrs Sandi Watkins
Saturday, January 30, 2010
Dear Family
I want to express my sincere sympathy for the loss of your loved one. You can be assured that comfort and hope are found in the pages of the Bible. In the Bible book of Psalm 55:22 you can read “GOD will sustain you”. I hope this message brings you a measure of comfort.
Sincerely
Mrs. Sandi Watkins
Wilma and Steve Thornton
Saturday, January 30, 2010
Mrs Gladys meant so much to us, she was a great Christian woman who will be so missed by us and all of the community in which she done so many good deeds for all the girls that had spent the weekends at her house, Our prayers are with the Farley family, she is now home in Heaven with her husband and all her friends. Steve and Wilma Thornton
Vickie Stoker Ivy
Saturday, January 30, 2010
Mrs. Farley played a pivotal part in my life while growing up.She was the most gracious sunday school teacher, and a christian role model for all young girls. She was beautiful inside and out, and will be greatly missed!
Patty Woods
Saturday, January 30, 2010
Farley Family,
Please know that you and your family are in my thoughts and prayers. May God bless you all.