Jimmie J. Farmer

Jimmie Jo “Granny” Farmer, exceptional gardener, avid Christian, & professional prankster received an offer she could not refuse on March 1, 2023--eternal life, a reunion with family and friends, and most importantly to walk with Jesus Christ. We were blessed to have her on this earth for 95 years. Granny never met a stranger and treated everyone like they were part of the family. She was everyone’s Granny Farmer. She taught us unconditional love—that no matter what someone is going through, the choices they have made, or if they have hit rock bottom—you still love them through it. She was one of the strongest and most caring people God put on this earth. We were all so lucky to have her in our lives. Granny loved to garden and most remember her beautiful yard in Cheneyboro. She could grow anything—from a beautiful hibiscus to a whole delicious pineapple. She was also a prankster, one time she put plastic rats in her family members trucks, beds (under the covers), and on neighbor’s gates. She smiled and laughed so hard when someone would accuse her of the act—but would eventually tell on herself. One of her favorite holidays was April Fools—she would call with her latest fib and we would all usually fall for it. She was very convincing. I am not sure anyone ever got her back. Granny enjoyed Country Music award shows, but let’s be honest it was mostly to see Dwight Yoakum shake his leg and sing. He was her favorite singer. If you wanted to take her for a treat, you better stop at Taco Bell and grab a nacho supreme and then Braum’s for a vanilla milkshake. Her favorite candy was Werther’s Original, specifically the hard candy with the caramel in the middle. She always had several bags on hand. Every time I eat a Werther’s original candy I will think of her. Granny always thought of others even when she was admitted into the nursing home. One Christmas she colored pictures, bought frames, and we delivered them to all her friends and family. She didn’t receive much money per month, but still wanted to bless others. That was the kind of person she was. She was exceptional. Throughout her life she was a devoted Christian. She attended church regularly at Hopewell Baptist in Navarro for many decades until it closed and then attended the Cowboy Church of Corsicana before entering Country Meadows in 2016. She would always say how important having a relationship with God is and if you have a problem pray about it. I am certain that when she arrived at the gates of Heaven her name was written in the book of life in CAPS and bold font. She will be missed dearly, but it brings us peace to know that we will see her again one day. Thessalonians 4:13-14 "But we do not want you to be uninformed, brothers and sisters, about those who have died, so that you may not grieve as others do who have no hope. For since we believe that Jesus died and rose again, even so, through Jesus, God will bring with him those who have died." Jimmie is preceded in death by her parents, Joe and Emmett Berry, her husband Truman Farmer, son Bobby Dean Farmer, daughter Judy Price, & brother Cleo Berry. She is survived by daughter Becky Nicholson, son Jodie Farmer & wife Kris, granddaughter Lacy Beam & husband Matt, grandsons Danny Hanna Jr., Joey Hanna & wife Jennifer, Cody Hanna & wife Amanda, Jeff Farmer & wife Jennifer, and Justin Farmer & wife Elissa. She is also survived by a number of great grandchildren and one great great granddaughter. Pallbearers will be Cody Hanna, Joey Hanna/Lilly Hanna, Justin Farmer, Jeff Farmer, David Arnett, and Rusty Hanna. Honorary Pallbearers are Lynn Bottoms, Matt Beam, Danny Hanna Jr, Danny Hanna III, Chevy Hanna, Dalton Jones, Garrett Berry, Kenny Berry, Gary Berry, and Mike Spain. Please send flowers to Griffin Roughton Funeral Home. The family would like to thank Country Meadows staff for taking such good care of her during her time there. Also, a huge thank you to Bristol Hospice. Visitation will be held on Monday, March 6, 2023, from 10:30-12:30 at Griffin Roughton Funeral Home in Corsicana, Texas. Funeral services will follow at 1:30 p.m. Burial will be at Hopewell Cemetery.

Jimmie J. Farmer

November 7, 1927 - March 1, 2023