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Ara Nadine Farmer, 85, of Livingston passed away Sunday, November 16, 2008. Graveside services were held Tuesday, November 18, 2008, at Peebles Cemetery, with Rev. David Butters officiating.
Mrs. Farmer was born on June 21, 1923 in Azle, Texas to parents, George Newton and Lallah Blackwell Rowden. She was married to Howard L. Farmer on July 16, 1945 in ft. Worth, Texas, where they resided for over 35 years. They were married for 58 years. She was a member of Moringside christian Church in Ft. Worth, Texas. In 1982 they moved to Livingston, TX. Mrs. Farmer loved to spend time with her family.
Mrs. Farmer was employed by Morning's Department Store in Ft. Worth for 15 years as a PBX switchboard operator. Mrs. Farmer was a devoted animal advocate. She rescued many animals found many adoptive homes. She never tired of helping animals.
Mrs. Farmer was preceded in death by her parents, one sister and her husband.
Survivors include her daughter and son-in-law, Frances and Chester Ables of Onalaska; grandsons, Buck McClain and wife, Kristy of Livingston and Jeffery Parker of Livingston; great grandsons, Ryan McClain and Easton McClain of Livingston; and great granddaughter, Cali A. Parker of Corrigan.
Pace Funeral Home was in charge of arrangements.