Ollie Mae Farris

Ollie Mae Farris, 83, of Decatur went to be with her Lord March 10, 2018. She was born in Red Boiling Springs, TN and was a life long resident of Decatur. She enjoyed crocheting, cooking, gardening and taking care of other people. Ollie was a very faithful member of Cottonport Baptist Church. Even in times of illness you would see her in church services.

She was preceded in death by her parents, John and Ann York; her husband, James Everett Farris; two sons, Jay Henry Farris and Jimmy Farris; a sister, Betty Leamon and a great-granddaughter, McKenzie Mae Jones.

Survivors include a son, Dan Farris of Decatur; two daughters, Libby (Larry) Johnson of Decatur and Lynn (Vernon) Ware of Red Boiling Springs; two brothers, Henry York of Washington State and John Albert York of Athens; a sister, Ruby Ricker of Athens; nine grandchildren; and twelve great-grandchildren.

The family will receive friends from 5pm to 7pm on Tuesday, March 13, 2018 at Cottonport Baptist Church. Funeral Services will follow the visitation with Rev. Larry Johnson and Rev. Wayne Johnson officiating. Interment will be at 3pm on Wednesday, March 14, 2018 in Beta Cemetery.