Sarah Farmer

Mrs. Sarah T. Farmer of Lorena, Texas passed on Tuesday April 4th after a brief illness.

Sarah was born Sarah Lou Thompson on December 6, 1934 in Lorena, TX. Her mother, Rilda Aerl Thompson, was a Granddaughter of Daniel Aerl, the founder of ‘Aerl Station’, that later became known as ‘Lorena’.

Sarah married Don Farmer in 1959. They were married for 28 years until his death in 1988.

As a young woman, Sarah served in the U.S. Air Force. After her active duty service, she worked most of her life in jobs connected to the Air Force and later to the Veterans Administration. After retiring, she and her husband Don enjoyed traveling, Square Dancing, various hobbies including genealogy, and being with their friends and relatives.

Of these pursuits, Sarah MOST enjoyed simply visiting with her friends and family.

She was proud of her ‘pioneer heritage’ as she was a 100% descendant of Texas pioneers. Her Great Grandfather Daniel Aerl, came to the area that became Lorena in 1849. She was a fourth generation Lorena resident, and her home stands on the remains of what was once the Daniel Aerl Farm.

Sarah was preceded in death by her Husband, Don Farmer, Brother, US Army Air Corps Lieutenant Clarence Garner Thompson Jr, Brother, Louis Aerl Thompson Sr, her father Clarence Garner Thompson Sr., her mother Rilda Aerl Thompson: all of Lorena.

Sarah is survived by her sister, Lorna Thompson Burnitt, many nieces, nephews, great nieces, great nephews, and many dear friends.

After a viewing on Tuesday, April 11, 2017 from 11- 1 p.m. at Grace Gardens Funeral Home a Graveside Service will be held at 2 p.m. at the Lorena Cemetery.

Her ‘feisty spirit’, sense of humor, and charm will be missed by us all.

Visitation

Tuesday April 11, 2017 , 11:00 AM - 1:00 PM at Grace Gardens Funeral Home

Graveside Service

Tuesday April 11, 2017 , 2:00 PM at Lorena Cemetery