Julia Juanita Farris

Mrs. Julia Juanita Farris, age 78 of Dutch Ridge, died at 11:30 a.m. Thursday, February 23, 2017 in Liberty Village in Marion. She was born May 9, 1938 in Dutch Ridge, the daughter of Earl David and Mellie Opal (Outlan) Reynolds. She married Wilburn M. Marks and of that union they had seven children. Later, Julia married the love of her life, Sammy Lee Farris on July 20, 1985 in Steelville, MO. The best years of her life were the twenty five years she spent together with Sammy. Julia is survived by her children, Kathy (Shawn) Stearns, Karen (Terry Jr.) Reese, Steven (Sherry) Marks, David (Christine) Marks all of Dutch Ridge, John (Vivian) Marks of Alto Pass, Joe Marks of Pomona, Julia Kay (Gary) Vaughn of Goreville and Michael (Ashley) Farris of IN; twenty six grandchildren; thirty seven great grandchildren; three great-great grandchildren and three more great-great grandchildren on the way; other relatives and many friends. She was preceded in death by her parents and husband Sammy Lee Farris. Julia was a member of the Dutch Ridge Missionary Baptist Church for many years. She retired from Wal-Mart after twenty five years of service. Julia loved all her pets, especially her dogs, they were like family. In her spare time she enjoyed sewing, crafting, and yard sales. She was an avid gardener, and loved flower and vegetable gardening. Funeral services for Mrs. Julia Juanita Farris will be at 11:00 a.m. Monday, February 27, 2017 in the Dutch Ridge Missionary Baptist Church with Rev. Cliff Waller officiating. Interment will be in the Hagler Cemetery. Friends may call from 4 to 7:00 p.m. Sunday, February 26, 2017 in the Dutch Ridge Missionary Baptist Church. Memorial contributions may be made to the Hagler Cemetery. Envelopes will be available at the church and the Rendleman & Hileman Funeral Home. Visitation Service Sunday, February 26, 2017,4:00PM-7:00PM Dutch Ridge Missionary Baptist Church 204 Dutch Ridge Road Carbondale, IL 62903 Memorial/Funeral Service Monday, February 27, 2017,11:00AM Dutch Ridge Missionary Baptist Church 204 Dutch Ridge Road Carbondale, IL 62903 Cemetery Service Monday, February 27, 2017,12:00PM Hagler Cemetery Rt 127 North Alto Pass, Illinois