Melissa Ann Farris, 54, of Peoria, passed away at 5:30 p.m. on Saturday, August 13, 2011, at her home.
Memorial services will be at 11 a.m. on Monday, August 22, 2011, at Clary Funeral Home, 428 West McClure Avenue in Peoria, with the Rev. Lyall Sutton officiating. Interment will be at Parkview Cemetery in Peoria.
Melissa was born on June 15, 1957 in Peoria, the daughter of Robert D. and Jeannine M. (Picton) Patterson. They preceded her in death.
She married Ted Farris on August 19, 1983 in Peoria. He survives. She is also survived by her cats, Rosco, Cole and Checkers.
She was a homemaker and a member of Bethany Baptist Church in Peoria. She enjoyed fishing and camping with her husband.
Memorial contributions may be made in Melissa’s memory to Bethany Baptist Church or to Susan G. Komen for the Cure.
Latest Condolences
| Deana Dickerson |
Friend |
August 22, 2011 |
Ted,
I am so very sorry for your loss. You and Melissa were made for each other--a wonderful couple. I know it is hard to be without her, but Melissa is now at peace and free of sickness. Have not seen you guys since Shafer Insurance when you guys would come in and we would have such great conversations. May God bless you and ease your broken heart.
Deana Dickerson
| Renee and Gary Farris |
Sister In-law |
August 18, 2011 |
We love you Missy and know you are at peace and pain free! You are loved by your family and we will always keep you in our hearts and prayers! Ted, you were such a wonderful husband to her and we were so proud of you for how much love and kindness you showed her till the very end. Missy was so blessed to have you in her life and you were blessed to have her in your life! You guys enjoyed each other so much for the 29 years you were married! Happy Anniversary on your 29 years of marriage this 19th day of August, 2011. We love you! God Bless!
| Dee and John Patroff |
Friends |
August 17, 2011 |
Ted, our prayers are with you with you great loss. Melissa was a very special and very sweet person. We know how much you will miss her and how many have been Blessed to know her! We so enjoyed her in Sunday School class. We know that she is sitting with Jesus and enjoying her reunion with Mary Carlson and many others. Looking forward to seeing her again one day! May Jesus wrap His loving arms around you and give you His Peace. John and Dee Patroff Bethany Baptist Church.
| Ann Rebholz |
Friend |
August 17, 2011 |
Ted, Melissa was such a special person. I really enjoyed our time together in Bible study and talking with her on the phone. I know you will miss her but we have the hope of seeing her again one day. My special memory when I heard about her "homegoing" was now she and Mary Carlson are sitting at the feet of Jesus learning from the Master all they had studied here on earth. Our thoughts and prayers are with you at this time. Gene and Ann Rebholz, Bethany Baptist Church
