Zella Rosene Farmer, of Brunswick, passed away January 20, 2018.
Rosene was born in Falls Mills Va to George and Nora (Wimmer) Harrell. Her brothers were Clyde, Frank, Charles and Bernard and her sisters were Betty and Mildred. She was one of the few who graduated from High School at that time. She moved to Bluefield WV and worked as a baker for Betsy Ross Bakery. She married Robert Farmer in 1973 and for a short time moved to Ohio until he retired. Upon retiring they moved back to their beloved Bluefield and their family members who still lived there. Rosene was a member of Memorial Baptist Church for many years. Her faith in Jesus was very precious to her.
In their later years Bob and Rosene returned to Ohio to be close to her step-daughter who watched after and cared for them. As their health declined they moved into Pearlview Wellness Center where Bob passed away in 2013 and Rosene remained a beloved resident till her passing. She always had a smile for all and was a very genteel southern lady with great hospitality and wonderful meals to share with all. She was known for her peanut butter pies and always had an extra one for her step-granddaughter Jenna to take home when she visited.
Both Bob's and her family have preceded them in death. Rosene had many nieces and nephews from her brothers and sisters. Her niece Robin Moss (Tom) of Colorado had a special relationship with her.
She will be missed by her step-daughter Deborah Malenock (Bob) and her step-sons Rick Farmer (Shelly) of Ohio and Roger Farmer of Colorado. She also was step-grandma to Jenna Schuerger (Chris), Amanda Farmer, Eric Farmer (Jen), Levi Farmer and Britteny Farmer.
Friends may join the family for a Prayer Service at 8:30 AM, on Friday, January 26, 2018, at Carlson Funeral Homes & Cremation Services, 1642 Pearl Road, (1/2 mile south of Route 303) Brunswick,OH, 44212. Interment will follow at Ohio Western Reserve National Cemetery, Rittman, Ohio.
The family requests that in lieu of flowers, please send contributions in Rosene's memory to: Memorial Baptist Church 401 Virginia Ave, Bluefield, Va 24605