Shirley Farris, age 85 of Paducah passed away peacefully Wednesday, May 26, 2021 at the Oakview Nursing and Rehab Center. Shirley was of Baptist faith and live out her life ministry serving others through nursing. She had worked at Parkview Nursing and Rehab Center for many years. Shirely was a native of Pope County, Illinois. She enjoyed fishing and crocheting.
Survivors include two daughters, Teresa (Victor) Bopp of Paducah, Patricia (Kathy Allen) Farris of Cadiz, KY; one son, Bruce (Donna) Farris of Paducah, KY; seven grandchildren, Timothy Farris, Tara Decker, Andrew (Alli) Farris, Jonathan Bopp, Todd Farris, Thomas (Bethany) Farris and Ryan Farris; seven great-grandchildren.
Preceding in death was her husband of 56 years, Edmond Farris; one son, Stephen Farris; four sisters, Doris Bristow, twin sister, Mary Parrish, Betty Munsch and Wanda Fike and one grandson, Bryan Farris.
Services will be held at Milnedr & Orr Funeral Home of Paducah, Saturday, May 29, 2021 at 12:00 Noon with Rev. Jack Russell officiating. Private burial will be at Woodlawn Memorial Gardens.
Visitation will be held from 10:00 a.m. until service time of 12:00 Noon Saturday at Milner & Orr Funeral Home of Paducah.
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