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IN LOVING MEMORY OF Marilyn Joyce Farris
Marilyn Joyce
Farris
October 19, 1936 – June 11, 2016
Marilyn Joyce Farris' Obituary
Marilyn Joyce Ellis Farris, died peacefully at her home in Charleston, on June 11, 2016 at the age of 79.
Joyce was born on October 19, 1936 in Charleston. She graduated from Stonewall Jackson High School in 1954. She worked for the West Virginia Department of Motor Vehicles until her retirement in 2002. She was an avid reader and animal lover. She was always seen with either a book in her hand or a dog on her lap.
Joyce was preceded in death by her parents, Arvyl and Minnie Ellis
Joyce is survived by her husband, Louis of Charleston; daughter and son-in-law, Hilary and Paul Smith of Red House; grandsons, Hayden and Wyatt Smith; brothers, Clark Ellis of Lumberport, and Thomas Ellis of Orlando, Fla.
At Joyce's request, her body will be cremated.
A celebration of Joyce's life will be held at 6 p.m., on Wednesday, June 15 at Keller Funeral Home.
Friends may call 1 hour prior to the service at the funeral home.
In lieu of flowers, please send a donation to your local animal shelter or library.
Arrangements are in the care of Keller Funeral Home, Dunbar.
Joyce was born on October 19, 1936 in Charleston. She graduated from Stonewall Jackson High School in 1954. She worked for the West Virginia Department of Motor Vehicles until her retirement in 2002. She was an avid reader and animal lover. She was always seen with either a book in her hand or a dog on her lap.
Joyce was preceded in death by her parents, Arvyl and Minnie Ellis
Joyce is survived by her husband, Louis of Charleston; daughter and son-in-law, Hilary and Paul Smith of Red House; grandsons, Hayden and Wyatt Smith; brothers, Clark Ellis of Lumberport, and Thomas Ellis of Orlando, Fla.
At Joyce's request, her body will be cremated.
A celebration of Joyce's life will be held at 6 p.m., on Wednesday, June 15 at Keller Funeral Home.
Friends may call 1 hour prior to the service at the funeral home.
In lieu of flowers, please send a donation to your local animal shelter or library.
Arrangements are in the care of Keller Funeral Home, Dunbar.
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