Nancy (Jones) Farley, 88, of Manhattan, KS passed away Monday, July 15, 2019 at the Good Shepherd Hospice House in Manhattan.
She was born in Philadelphia, PA on April 29, 1931. She graduated from Treadwell High School in Memphis, TN and received an Associate’s degree from Arapahoe Community College in Littleton, CO. After raising her family, she worked at the college’s accounting office for more than 12 years.
She is survived by her husband of more than 67 years, William “Bill”. She also leaves behind four children, William S. “Bill”, Jr., Paul L. (Leslie), Jean (Jerry), and Ann (Jim); eight grandchildren, Charlene (Oscar), Christina (Seth), Father Philerat (Williams S. IV), Courtney (Shannon), Peter, Reid (Rachel), Virginia and Spencer; four great-grandchildren, Dylan , Elora, Max and Ryan; and a sister, Barbara.
Nancy had a natural talent in the field of art, from building parade floats and costume design in her youth to painting and drawing in various media, and including mosaics and stained glass, later in life. A skilled seamstress, she loved making clothing for family members in their youth. She also enjoyed gardening, photography and, both foreign and domestic travel with family members and friends. She possessed a strong desire to lead an interesting life and her inner strength and wisdom provided guidance to her offspring throughout her adult life.
Funeral service for Nancy will be held at 10:30 a.m. Monday, July 22, 2019 at Stewart Funeral Home of Wamego. Burial will follow at 1:00 p.m. in the Kansas Veterans Cemetery in Manhattan. Visitation will be from 5:00 – 7:00 p.m. Sunday, July 21st at the funeral home. Memorials to the American Cancer Society or a charity of one’s choice c/o Stewart Funeral Home of Wamego.
She was born in Philadelphia, PA on April 29, 1931. She graduated from Treadwell High School in Memphis, TN and received an Associate’s degree from Arapahoe Community College in Littleton, CO. After raising her family, she worked at the college’s accounting office for more than 12 years.
She is survived by her husband of more than 67 years, William “Bill”. She also leaves behind four children, William S. “Bill”, Jr., Paul L. (Leslie), Jean (Jerry), and Ann (Jim); eight grandchildren, Charlene (Oscar), Christina (Seth), Father Philerat (Williams S. IV), Courtney (Shannon), Peter, Reid (Rachel), Virginia and Spencer; four great-grandchildren, Dylan , Elora, Max and Ryan; and a sister, Barbara.
Nancy had a natural talent in the field of art, from building parade floats and costume design in her youth to painting and drawing in various media, and including mosaics and stained glass, later in life. A skilled seamstress, she loved making clothing for family members in their youth. She also enjoyed gardening, photography and, both foreign and domestic travel with family members and friends. She possessed a strong desire to lead an interesting life and her inner strength and wisdom provided guidance to her offspring throughout her adult life.
Funeral service for Nancy will be held at 10:30 a.m. Monday, July 22, 2019 at Stewart Funeral Home of Wamego. Burial will follow at 1:00 p.m. in the Kansas Veterans Cemetery in Manhattan. Visitation will be from 5:00 – 7:00 p.m. Sunday, July 21st at the funeral home. Memorials to the American Cancer Society or a charity of one’s choice c/o Stewart Funeral Home of Wamego.
Nancy (Jones) Farley, 88, of Manhattan, KS passed away Monday, July 15, 2019 at the Good Shepherd Hospice House in Manhattan.
She was born in Philadelphia, PA on April 29, 1931. She graduated from Treadwell High School in Memphis, TN and received an Associate’s degree from Arapahoe Community College in Littleton, CO. After raising her family, she worked at the college’s accounting office for more than 12 years.
She is survived by her husband of more than 67 years, William “Bill”. She also leaves behind four children, William S. “Bill”, Jr., Paul L. (Leslie), Jean (Jerry), and Ann (Jim); eight grandchildren, Charlene (Oscar), Christina (Seth), Father Philerat (Williams S. IV), Courtney (Shannon), Peter, Reid (Rachel), Virginia and Spencer; four great-grandchildren, Dylan , Elora, Max and Ryan; and a sister, Barbara.
Nancy had a natural talent in the field of art, from building parade floats and costume design in her youth to painting and drawing in various media, and including mosaics and stained glass, later in life. A skilled seamstress, she loved making clothing for family members in their youth. She also enjoyed gardening, photography and, both foreign and domestic travel with family members and friends. She possessed a strong desire to lead an interesting life and her inner strength and wisdom provided guidance to her offspring throughout her adult life.
Funeral service for Nancy will be held at 10:30 a.m. Monday, July 22, 2019 at Stewart Funeral Home of Wamego. Burial will follow at 1:00 p.m. in the Kansas Veterans Cemetery in Manhattan. Visitation will be from 5:00 – 7:00 p.m. Sunday, July 21st at the funeral home. Memorials to the American Cancer Society or a charity of one’s choice c/o Stewart Funeral Home of Wamego.
She was born in Philadelphia, PA on April 29, 1931. She graduated from Treadwell High School in Memphis, TN and received an Associate’s degree from Arapahoe Community College in Littleton, CO. After raising her family, she worked at the college’s accounting office for more than 12 years.
She is survived by her husband of more than 67 years, William “Bill”. She also leaves behind four children, William S. “Bill”, Jr., Paul L. (Leslie), Jean (Jerry), and Ann (Jim); eight grandchildren, Charlene (Oscar), Christina (Seth), Father Philerat (Williams S. IV), Courtney (Shannon), Peter, Reid (Rachel), Virginia and Spencer; four great-grandchildren, Dylan , Elora, Max and Ryan; and a sister, Barbara.
Nancy had a natural talent in the field of art, from building parade floats and costume design in her youth to painting and drawing in various media, and including mosaics and stained glass, later in life. A skilled seamstress, she loved making clothing for family members in their youth. She also enjoyed gardening, photography and, both foreign and domestic travel with family members and friends. She possessed a strong desire to lead an interesting life and her inner strength and wisdom provided guidance to her offspring throughout her adult life.
Funeral service for Nancy will be held at 10:30 a.m. Monday, July 22, 2019 at Stewart Funeral Home of Wamego. Burial will follow at 1:00 p.m. in the Kansas Veterans Cemetery in Manhattan. Visitation will be from 5:00 – 7:00 p.m. Sunday, July 21st at the funeral home. Memorials to the American Cancer Society or a charity of one’s choice c/o Stewart Funeral Home of Wamego.
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