Shirley Ann Farmer

Shirley Farmer 79 of Cullowhee, NC went home to be with the Lord, Friday, February 28, 2025 after an extended illness. 

Shirley was born August 6, 1945 in Haywood County. She was the daughter of the late James Carl and Eva Gaddy. She was a Pastor's wife for the Cullowhee Church of God, and owned a Beauty Shop in Cullowhee where she worked as a beautician for many years. 

She and her husband Pat were married for 63 years . They spent a lifetime together loving each other and serving the Lord. She was a kind and gentle lady who loved God and her Family dearly. Her daughter and her grandchildren were her pride and joy. She never missed an opportunity to show up for them and the ones she loved. 

She is survived by her husband Rev. William Patrick Farmer (Cullowhee), her daughter Rebekah Broom (Sylva), 4 grandchildren Daniel, Ashley, Taylor, and Hailey . Brother Carl D. Stacy of Sylva and many nieces and nephews. 

The family will receive friends at Appalachian Funeral Services from 5pm-7pm on Tuesday, March 4, 2025. Shirley's funeral will be on Wednesday, March 5, 2025 in the chapel at Appalachian Funeral Services beginning at 1pm. Burial will follow at the Frady Family Cemetery near the Cullowhee Church of God.