Obituary of Mary Fay Farmer

Fay Farmer, age 88 of Boone, passed away Wednesday, August 17, 2022 at her residence. She was the daughter of the late Fred and Mary Crump Puett. Fay was a member of Willowdale Baptist Church and loved camping and her grandchildren. In addition to her parents, she was also preceded in death by her husband of 66 years Donald Ray Farmer, a son Donald (Donnie) Ray Farmer, Jr., and by three brothers and two sisters. She is survived by her daughters Donna Tester and husband John of Boone, and Debbie Yates and husband Jerry of Vilas. One daughter-in-law Barbara Coggins Farmer. Five grandchildren, two step-grandchildren, nine great grandchildren, and six step great grandchildren also survive. Funeral services will be conducted Saturday, August 20, 2022 at 3:00 p.m. in Willowdale Baptist Church. Graveside services will follow in the Adams Cemetery. The family will receive friends prior to the services from 2:00-3:00 p.m. on Saturday. Online condolences may be shared with the family at the website www.austinandbarnesfuneralhome.com. Austin & Barnes Funeral Home and Crematory is serving the Farmer family.