Frances Juanita Farner

Frances Juanita Spurling Farner, age 93 of Maryville, was called home Thursday April 25, 2019. She was born October 16, 1925 in Turtletown, Tennessee. She was preceded in death by her husband of 63 years, Charles L. Farner; parents, Richard and Mary Spurling; brothers R.C. and R.E. Spurling; sisters Mae Long, Lola Duggan, Loma Adams, Ella Dockery, and Viola Lunsford. Survived by sister Buena Phillips; sons and daughters-in-law, Almerine and Martha Farner, Myron and Brenda Farner; grandchildren, Jennifer and Jeff Baker, Travis and Beth Farner, Nathan Farner; great grandchildren, Hamilton, Wilson, Alban, Jane Ellen, and Stella Baker, and Lily, Layla and Lydia Farner. She had been a member of Oak Street Baptist Church for 65 years and was the oldest member. In lieu of flowers the family requests donations be made to the parking lot resurfacing fund at Oak Street Baptist Church. The family wishes to express its sincere appreciation to her caregivers, Mary, Judy, Vivian, and Joan. Their faithfulness, compassion, and dedication to mom made these last few years much easier. The family will receive friends from 2:00 until 3:00 PM on Sunday, April 28, 2019 at Smith Trinity Chapel. The funeral service will follow at 3:00 PM with the Reverends Jimmy Webb and Brooky Gray officiating. Graveside service and interment will be at 11:00 AM on Monday, April 29, 2019 at Sherwood Memorial Gardens. Smith Funeral & Cremation Service, Maryville, 865-983-1000, www.SmithFuneralandCremation.com. To send flowers or a memorial gift to the family of Frances Juanita Farner please visit our Sympathy Store.