Obituaries

Joan Reichardt Farris

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Joan Reichardt Farris, 91, received her "rich welcome" (2 Pe 1:11) home as she transitioned into the eternal kingdom of her Lord and Savior Jesus Christ, September 26, 2014. Granjo, as she was affectionately known by family and friends, leaves four children, Guy R. Farris III (Skip), Ruth Ann Farris Yancey, Richard E. Farris and Kristi Merrill Farris Broglen, 10 grandchildren, 15 great-grandchildren, and a plethora of spiritual children too numerous to count. With the love and support of her beloved husband of 56 years, Dr. Guy R. Farris, Jr., the Farris home was a respite for the weary or displaced where the lights were always on and the door was always open. Myriad missionaries, pastors, family members, and even strangers found rest, bountiful food and God's love abounding at the Farris Inn, as their home was frequently referenced. Gran-jo lived out the biblical principles she taught so diligently as a Teaching Leader for Bible Study Fellowship and as a Sunday school teacher at The Bible Church of Little Rock. There is no doubt Jo Farris heard, "Well done, my good and faithful servant" as she entered His Presence; and, oh yes, as always the lights were on and the door was open. The family would like to thank the care givers of Visiting Angels. Brittney, Debbie, Erica, Crystal and Valorie for the loving care they gave Mom while she was still at home. We are so thankful for Koy Butler and his vision and commitment to care for the elderly at House of Three. We are also extremely thankful for the caregivers at the House of Three. Evelyn, Mimi, and Kiki. They ministered to us as Mom's family as they did to Mom herself. Mom was cared for with diginity and Grace from Vicky and the other support staff that faithfully came to visit her as well. Visitation will be Thursday, October 2, from 6 to 8 p.m. at Griffin Leggett Healey & Roth, 5800 West 12th Street. Funeral service will be Friday at 10 a.m. at The Bible Church of Little Rock. Online guestbook is available at www.griffinleggetthealeyroth.com.

Published September 30, 2014

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