Margaret Ann Leilani Dunn Farris  sculptor, artist, author, and photographer died December 6, 2015 in Cook Springs, AL.  She was born on December 18, 1920 in Honolulu, Hawaii, graduated Kamehameha Schools in 1938 and met her wonderful husband, John R. Farris on Oahu during World War II.  They were married in 1947 in Mobile, AL and later moved to Montgomery.  Mr. Farris, architect, died in 1985 and Margaret continued to reside in Montgomery until 2008.  She is survived by her son, John R Farris, Jr (Sally), two grandchildren; Jennifer Ka'ai'ohelo Farris Skaggs (Trey) and Stephanie Kaile Farris Welch (Johnny), and two great-grandchildren, Charlie and Lily Skaggs.  Margaret was an active member of the Church of the Ascension for over 50 years.  She was also involved with the Edgewood Garden Club, P.E.O. Chapter G, the Press and Author's Club, and the Taoist Tai Chi Society.  A memorial service will be held at 1 p.m. Saturday December 19 at the Church of the Ascension followed by a graveside internment at Greenwood Cemetery.  In lieu of flowers please consider a donation to the Alzheimer's Association (alz.org) 800-272-3900.

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Margaret Dunn Farris

December 18, 1920 – December 6, 2015

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