Floree Jacobs Farrar

Warren Holloway Ward Funeral Home of Geneva, AL

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Posted by: Warren Holloway Ward FH
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334-684-9999
Date: Nov 28 2021 4:05 PM

Floree Jacobs Farrar of Geneva, Alabama, passed away on Saturday, Nov. 27, 2021, at her home surrounded by loving family. She was 88 years old.

Floree was born on Jan. 30, 1933, to Charlie Preston and Myrtie Leddon Jacobs, in Geneva, Alabama. She graduated from Geneva High School and was voted “Most Likely to Succeed.” She received her teaching degree from Troy State University, followed by her Master’s Degree in Education and AA Teaching Certificate at Auburn University. She began her career as an English teacher and taught in Coffee Springs and Atlanta before moving back to Geneva where she was the librarian of Geneva High School for more than 35 years. She was instrumental in designing the present library.

Floree met Bill Farrar, a handsome baseball player sitting on the steps of the girls’ dorm, watching all the freshmen arrive at Troy. She caught his eye and they were married in 1952 – they were together ever since. Five years later they welcomed their daughter, Sheree, and two years later a son, Robin.

Floree was an avid member of the Athenaeum Club, the local affiliate of the Alabama Federation of Women’s Clubs, serving in various capacities during her more than 50 years of involvement. She was a devoted and active member of The First United Methodist Church of Geneva, serving on various councils, boards and committees.

Floree loved flowers and decorating – she was the ultimate hostess. She kept the church foyer filled with fresh flowers and there was never a day at the Geneva High School library that she didn’t have fresh flowers waiting on the students.

Funeral services will be held at 2 p.m. on Tuesday, Nov. 30, 2021, at Warren Holloway Ward Funeral Home in Geneva, with Pastor Tony Rosetta officiating. Burial will follow at Sunset Memorial Gardens Cemetery. The family will receive friends at the funeral home on Tuesday beginning at 1:00 p.m., and will continue until service time.

Floree is preceded in death by husband of 67 years, William Robert “Bill” Farrar; parents, Charlie Preston Jacobs and Myrtie Leddon Jacobs and son-in-law Robert M. Harper.

She is survived by daughter Sheree Farrar Harper of Auburn, AL; son William Robert “Robin” Farrar, Jr., of Carrollton, TX; Bill Green of Carrollton, Texas; granddaughter Katy Harper Doss (Alex) of Auburn, AL; great-grandson, Robert Miller Doss of Auburn, AL.

In lieu of flowers, the family requests donations be made in Mrs. Farrar’s memory to the First United Methodist Church, 304 South Academy Street, Geneva, AL 36340.

 

Warren~Holloway~Ward Funeral Home (334) 684-9999, is in charge of arrangements. "Continuing The Trust You’ve Placed In Us” To sign a guest register, please visit: www.whwfuneralhome.com

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