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William Winfred Farley

Male 1903 - 1981  (77 years)


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  • Name William Winfred Farley 
    Born 27 Nov 1903  West Liberty, Morgan County, Kentucky Find all individuals with events at this location 
    Gender Male 
    Died 26 May 1981  Topeka, Shawnee County, Kansas Find all individuals with events at this location 
    Buried 29 May 1981  Rossville Cemetery, Rossville, Shawnee County, Kansas Find all individuals with events at this location 
    Person ID I3509  Rossville
    Last Modified 17 May 2018 

    Father James Tilton Farley,   b. 27 Dec 1876, Pipestem, Summers County, West Virginia Find all individuals with events at this location,   d. 2 Nov 1960, Topeka, Shawnee County, Kansas Find all individuals with events at this location  (Age 83 years) 
    Mother Alice F Davis Farley,   b. 21 Jun 1882, West Liberty, Morgan County, Kentucky Find all individuals with events at this location,   d. 14 Mar 1970, Topeka, Shawnee County, Kansas Find all individuals with events at this location  (Age 87 years) 
    Married 6 Nov 1901 
    Documents
    Anniversary- Farley, James and Alice
    Anniversary- Farley, James and Alice
    GOLDEN WEDDING

    Mr. and Mrs. J.T. Farley were highly honored, Sunday on the celebration of their 50th wedding anniversary, sponsored by their children, who gathered for the lovely family dinner served at the noon hour. The table was centered by cakes and cut flowers and the entire house was brilliant in color of autumn cut flowers and potted plants.

    An open house from two to five was the feature of the day, when relatives, friends and neighbors called to extend best wishes and congratulations.

    The long dining table was beautifully decorated in keeping with the anniversary. A two-tier wedding cake in white and gold topped with gold roses, and on each side were potted yellow mums which formed an attractive setting for the gift table; where the guests were served to cake and coffee. Mrs. Lawrence and Mrs. Jewel Hunsucker cut the cake and did the serving.

    Mr. and Mrs. Farley headed the receiving line and Mrs. Farley wore a dark purple crepe dress and corsage of yellow roses, a gift from her daughter.

    The table was well filled with lovely gifts from their children and friends.

    Mr. and Mrs. Farley came to Kansas in 1910 and have spent most of their wedded life in and around Rossville.

    All their children and grandchildren were home except one son, Mr. and Mrs. William Farley and children of Brady, Nebr., who were unable to come because of the weather and a grandson, Donnie Tschantz in the service at Korea.

    The guests present included: Mr. and Mrs. Farley, Mr. and Mrs. Lawrence Farley, of Manhattan; Mr. and Mrs. Virgil Hunsucker, Bill Whitney, Regina Tschantz Mr. and Mrs. Norman Humphrey, Bobby Tschantz, of Topeka;; Miss Juanita Mark, Meriden; Mr. and Mrs. G.L. Folsom, St. Marys; Mr. and Mrs. F. Steffee, Mrs. Vilinda Barney, Mildred A. Stovall, Mr. and Mrs. Denny Davis, Mr. and Mrs. Ky Prater, Mr. and Mrs. S.H. Cottle, Mrs. Eva Davis, Marvin Davis, Mr. and Mrs. P.B. Wolverton, Mr. and Mrs. M.L. Whearty, Edith Higginbotham, Mr. and Mrs. W.H. Swenson, Mrs. F.E. Pardee and Robert L. Berry.

    Mr. and Mrs. Farley received many cards and letters from relatives and friends unable to be present.
    Family ID F1590  Group Sheet  |  Family Chart

    Family 1 Alice D Lemon Farley,   b. 2 Dec 1910, Rossville, Shawnee County, Kansas Find all individuals with events at this location,   d. 10 Jun 1975, Topeka, Shawnee County, Kansas Find all individuals with events at this location  (Age 64 years) 
    Married 2 Mar 1946 
    Children 
     1. Carolyn Lee Farley Johnson Harrison Grimes
    +2. Carl E Farley,   b. 6 May 1948, Topeka, Shawnee County, Kansas Find all individuals with events at this location,   d. 1 Nov 2009, St. Marys, Pottawatomie County, Kansas Find all individuals with events at this location  (Age 61 years)
    Last Modified 13 Sep 2017 13:02:28 
    Family ID F3099  Group Sheet  |  Family Chart

    Family 2 Maxine Fulton Farley 
    Married 12 Feb 1977  Rossville, Shawnee County, Kansas Find all individuals with events at this location 
    Last Modified 13 Apr 2017 21:16:28 
    Family ID F3103  Group Sheet  |  Family Chart

  • Documents
    Obituary- Farley, William 1
    Obituary- Farley, William 1
    WILLIAM W. FARLEY
    William Winfred Farley, 77, Rossville, died Tuesday, May 26, 1981, at a Topeka hospital. He had been ill about a week.
    He was born November 27, 1903, at West Liberty, Ky., the son of James and Alice Davis Farley, and came to the Rossville community in 1910.
    Mr. Farley was a carpenter and retired in 1977. He was a member of Rossville Christian Church and Loyal Order of the Mosse Lodge No. 555, Topeka.
    He was married to Alice Lemon March 2, 1946. She died January 10, 1975. He later was married to Maxine Fulton February 12, 1977, at Rossville. She survives.
    Other survivors include a daughter, Mrs. Carolyn Harrison, Oklahoma City, Okla.; a son, Carl Farley, Rossville; a brother, Lawrence Farley, Alta Vista; and four grandchildren.
    Services were at 11 a.m. Friday at the Rossville Christian Church. Burial was in Rossville Cemetery. Parker-Price Mortuary, Topeka, was in charge of arrangements.
    Memorial contributions may be made to the church.
    Obituary- Farley, William 2
    Obituary- Farley, William 2
    William W. Farley
    William Winfred Farley, 77, Rossville, died Tuesday at a Topeka hospital. He had been ill about a week.
    He was born Nov. 27, 1903, at West Liberty, Ky., the son of James and Alice Davis Farley, and came to the Rossville community in 1910.
    Mr. Farley was a carpenter and retired in 1977. He was a member of Rossville Christian Church and Loyal Order of the Moose Lodge No. 555, Topeka.
    He was married to Alice Lemon March 2, 1946. She died Jan. 10, 1975. He later was married to Maxine Fulton Feb. 12, 1977, at Rossville. She survives.
    Other survivors include a daughter, Mrs. Carolyn Harrison, Oklahoma City; a son, Carl Farley, Rossville; a brother, Lawrence Farley, Alta Vista; and four grandchildren.
    Services will be at 11 a.m. Friday at Rossville Christian Church. Burial will be in Rossville Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to the church in care of Parker-Price Mortuary, Topeka.