Ann Laverne Farrier, 97, of McPherson, KS and formerly of Lawrence, KS, peacefully passed away on Monday, July 10, 2023, surrounded by family at McPherson Hospital
Laverne was born on August 15, 1925, in Shidler, OK, the daughter of Frank and Mary Lee (Kingsolver) Phillips. She graduated high school in Neosho, MO. On January 12, 1946, Laverne was united in marriage to Fred Farrier in Baxter Springs, KS. This union was blessed with three children, Peggy, Kathleen, and Daniel. Laverne and Fred were married for 67 years before his passing on August 29, 2013.
Laverne was a homemaker, worked for Hallmark Cards, and was an operator for Bell Telephone.
She was a member of McPherson church of Christ and former member of the Southside church of Christ in Lawrence, KS. She belonged to the Hallmark Club.
Survivors include: three children, Peggy Lynn (Michael) Bassham of Sulfur Springs, TX, Kathleen (Dr. Gregory) Thomas of McPherson, KS, and Daniel (Marsha) Farrier of Georgetown, TX; eight grandchildren, Ann Kathleen (Jeff) Demuth, Stephanie (Richard) George, Susan (Brian) Heflin, Megan (Stephen) Eck, Dr. Reid (Kem) Thomas, Sarah Thomas, Shelley (Todd) Tindel, and Emily (Roy) McGhee; 16 great-grandchildren; two great-great-grandchildren; many nieces, nephews, and extended family members.
She was preceded in death by her parents, husband, and five siblings.
The funeral service will be held at 10:00 AM, Friday, July 14, 2023, at McPherson church of Christ. A graveside service will be held at 9:00 AM, on Saturday, July 15, at the Memorial Park Cemetery in Lawrence, KS.
Memorial donations may be made to McPherson church of Christ Scholarship Fund in care of Stockham Family Funeral Home, 205 North Chestnut, McPherson, KS 67460.
Personal condolences may be sent to the family at www.stockhamfamily.com.