AULANDER, NC – Evelyn Cecil Farmer, age 86, passed away peacefully on December 27, 2018 at her son’s home surrounded by her family.
Mrs. Farmer was born on June 20, 1932 to Johnnie Cecil and Chloe Harrison Cecil in Windsor, NC. Evelyn was a member of Millennium Pentecostal Holiness Church. She was a Godly woman that loved her Lord and her family. Evelyn spent countless hours crafting and sewing in her earlier years. She also enjoyed fishing and making her famous peanut butter fudge. Evelyn was said to be one of the sweetest people that her caregiver had ever taken care of. She was a loving wife, mother, grandmother, aunt, sister, and friend to many that will be deeply missed by all that knew her. Evelyn was preceded in death by her husband of fifty-one years and former Hertford County Commissioner, Ray A. Farmer along with her parents and brother, Bobby Cecil.
Evelyn is survived by two sons, Johnnie Ray Farmer and wife Paula, and Danny Lee Farmer and wife Judy; two daughters, Evelyn Ann Rawls and husband Ray, and Darlene F. Williams and husband Thomas, all of Aulander; five grandsons, Christopher J. Farmer and partner Jay of Colerain, NC, Travis Rawls and wife Reanna of Winterville, NC, Danny Lee Farmer, II of Lewiston, Thom Williams and wife Shannon, and Jon Williams and wife Chrystal, all of Aulander; two granddaughters, Michelle Hoggard and husband Ben, and Kelsey Farmer, all of Aulander; eight great-grandsons, Addison Hoggard, Michael Farmer, Trey Farmer, Mason Williams, Brayden Harper, Luke Williams, Levi Williams, Rhett Williams; two great-granddaughters, Imogen Rawls, and Fayth Farmer; along with sister-in-law, Ida Mae Cecil of Windsor.
The family will receive friends Friday, December 28, 2018, from 7:00 pm until 8:30 pm at Garrett-Sykes Funeral Service, Ahoskie, NC, and other times and the home of son, Johnnie Ray Farmer in Millennium, NC.
A celebration of life funeral service will be held Saturday, December 29, 2018, at 2:00 pm at the Millennium Pentecostal Holiness Church, Aulander, NC, with Reverend Taylor Latham officiating. Burial will follow at Job Cemetery, Aulander, NC.
Memorial contributions may be made directly to the Millennium Pentecostal Holiness Church, PO Box 416, Aulander, NC, 27805 or online by clicking here
Garrett-Sykes Funeral Service is handling the arrangements for the Farmer family and online condolences can be directed to the family by visiting www.garrettsykesfs.com.
Sorry to hear about the loss. I am sending out my condolence to the family.
All of us in Millennium shared so much with Church, community , family and memories. My heart is overwhelmed at the loss of all of you you family at this time. I hope you all can feel the love that is being sent your way. A
Aways, Ellen
Johnnie Ray, I remember when we were in basic training together, you received a care package from home with some of your mother’s famous peanut butter fudge! You shared some of that with me! I visited with your mother before going to Vietnam, she shared a prayer with me. What a special lady she was. May God grant you and your family peace, and comfort, as you share memories of your mother.
Evelyn Farmer Family, I was sadden to see your loved ones death just now when I got my Garretts app working on my phone. I will not call any family name as I know many of you. Please accept my condolences. I will be praying for each of you. Loss of a family member is hard to get over , even when not in the best of health. I know from the loss of my parents and other close family members
To Evelyn’s children…your mother was a sweet lady and was a very good friend of my parents. My wife and I will remember yall in my prayers. Now your dad and mom is now in Heaven with my parents and Donna. God Bless each one of you.
Johnnie Ray, Evelyn Ann, Darlene and Danny,
Our family was so sorry to learn of the passing of your mom. Please know that you are in our prayers, especially at this time.
One of the sweetest women I have ever known!! She will be truly missed!!!
I’m so sorry for your loss. If this can be comforting to you, just know that she is no longer suffering (Ecclesiastes 9:5) and now she, as well as others who have died, awaits the wonderful resurrection that Jehovah God has promised (Acts 24:15). I hope this message brings you comfort.
I always loved Aunt Evelyn and her coconut cake. She was an amazing lady and always had something nice to say about everyone. I will keep you all in my thoughts and prayers.
I’ve been away from the area over 30 years so I didn’t really know Danny and Darlene. As I said in my other post, I am feeling what you are feeling today. I pray God will give you two comfort and peace at this time in your loss ! Love, Prayers and our Sympathies!