Nell Benton Farmer, 89, went to be with the Lord on February 1, 2019 in Jacksonville, Florida. Nell was born in Savannah, Georgia to the late Margaret Olivia Hinley Benton and Andrew Wilson Benton on February 3, 1929.
Nell is survived by her children, John Farmer III and wife Paula, Margaret Farmer, Rhonda Wright and fiancé Mike Torelli, Debra Spalding and husband Joe; grandchildren, Jay Farmer, Terry Wright and Jesse Wright; sister-in-law Hazel Flythe Benton; special niece Joyce Barrenbrugge Crosby and many other loving family members.
She was predeceased by her siblings, Doris Benton Barrenbrugge, Andrew Wayne Benton Jr. and Newell West Benton; son-in-law Terry D. Wright, Nell was a devoted wife to her late husband John D. Farmer, Jr. of 42 years.
She was a loving mother and grandmother. She dedicated her life to God and her family. She enjoyed being outdoors in her yard and watching Cardinals. She lived life to the fullest and was happiest when she cooked for family gatherings. She will be so missed.
A visitation will be held Wednesday, February 6, 2019 from 6-8pm at Hardage-Giddens, the Oaklawn Chapel. Funeral service will be held Thursday, February 7, 2019 at 11am at the funeral home. Interment will follow in Oaklawn Cemetery. In lieu of flowers please donate to your favorite charity.
Words of comfort may be shared with the family at www.hardagegiddensoaklawnchapel.com.
Arrangements by Hardage-Giddens, the Oaklawn Chapel, 4801 San Jose Blvd.
