Mary Jane Farris

Mary Jane Farris, 87, of Barlow, KY, passed away Saturday, February 19 2022 at Crestwood Medical Center, Huntsville Alabama.

Born in Charleston, MO, Mary Jane was raised in Charleston and East Prairie. Her mother was Berdie Holland Gibbear and her father was Carl Berry. She became a Registered Nurse and later graduated from Murray State University with a Bachelor's degree in Nursing. She was working on a Master's degree in nursing when she had to withdraw due to the death of her mother. She worked as a nurse for a number of years at St. Mary's hospital in Cairo Illinois until its closing in 1988. Beginning as an emergency room nurse, she eventually rose to be director of nursing at St. Mary's. Following the hospitals closure, she worked at other hospitals in southern Illinois. In later life, Mary Jane taught a certified nursing assistant program to hundreds of students in Illinois. She also acted as a nurse to many in Barlow, providing first aid and explaining medical terminology.

Ms. Farris enjoyed an extensive circle of friends in Barlow. She enjoyed visiting with her friends and they often had potlucks where cards or dominoes followed the meal. Mary Jane was close to her own children, grandchildren, and siblings. She also treated the friends of her children as if they were her own. When she was still able, she also enjoyed fishing, "going to the boat," and traveling. She was an avid reader and had learned to enjoy Netflix and other TV streaming services.

Survivors include sons, Monty Moore (Diedre Strange Moore) and Clarke Moore (Tori Moore). Six grandchildren and three great grandchildren.

She was preceded in death by her mother, father, daughter Robin Potter and siblings, Jerry Holland and Dorothy Clark.

A memorial service will be held at Morrow funeral home in La Center, Kentucky on March 5th at 1:00 with Rev. Emmanuel Udoh officiating.

Visitation will be from 11:00 A.M. until 1:00 P.M.

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