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Obituary for Farrow


Published in the Albuquerque Journal on Tuesday May 09, 2000

Fayebell T. Farrow, 81, homemaker and resident of Albuquerque, died May 6, 2000 at Sandia Care Center. She was born August 23, 1918 in Clovis to the parents of Claude T. and Muriel Allen Trimm. Faye's working years were spent at First National Bank in the 1940's, and later serving as Secretary-Treasurer at First Federal Savings and Loan in Clovis for 28 years. Service to others was a priority and she served two terms as President of the Pilot's Club in Clovis and held a district office as well. She also served as Coordinator for the Clovis Meals on Wheels program and delivered meals to shut-ins for many years. Faye was a charter member of Kingswood Methodist Church in Clovis, where she was very active, helping in the office and preparing the communion service for many years. She attended Central United Methodist Church in Albuquerque for nearly two years. She was a person of great love, energy and strength, and leaves a large void in the lives of those who loved her. Faye and her husband, George Alva Farrow lived in Belen for many years before moving to Clovis. More recently Faye had moved to Albuquerque to be near to her children. She will be remembered with much love as Mom. Grandmothering was her specialty and she spent many hours planning and enjoying outings and travel with her grandchildren and later her great-grandchildren. She will be loving remembered as Grandmommy. Faye was preceded in death by her parents; brother, Leo Trimm; and husband, George Alva Farrow. She is survived by her son, Dick Farrow and wife, Judy of Belen; daughter, Frances Boldt of Albuquerque; sisters, Clela Crawford and husband, Gordon of Bullhead City, AZ; three grandchildren; three great-grandchildren; and one great-great-grandchild. Services will be held on May 9, 2000, 10:00 a.m., at Kingswood United Methodist Church with Dr. Mark Scott officiating. Burial will be at Mission Garden of Memories. In lieu of flowers, the family suggests memorials in Faye's name be made to the Kingswood United Methodist Church. Steed-Todd Funeral Home, Clovis, NM, in charge of arrangements.