Patty June Fullmer Farris, 89, of Drexel passed away on Sunday, February 23, 2025 at Amorem Hospice Burke, following a period of declining health.

Patty was born May 4, 1935 in West Virginia to the late James Londus Fullmer and Elizabeth Dengg Fullmer. Patty was a member of Morganton First Church of God and loved being involved within the church. She will be remembered as a sweet lady that was artistic and enjoyed bird watching and square dancing.

In addition to her parents, she is preceded in death by eight of her eleven  siblings.

She is survived by her husband, James Garmon “Squat” Farris; children, Brian Farris and wife Trina, Libby Kelly (Brad Lingerfelt), and Jon Farris and wife Tammy; grandchildren, Alex Farris, Eric Williams and wife Haley, Eli Kelly, Morgan Kelly, and Dr. Emily Farris, PT, DPT; and great-granddaughter, Lillie Williams. Also surviving are her siblings, Stanley Fullmer, John Fullmer and wife Marlene, and Norma Calvert and husband Dave.

A graveside service will be held on Wednesday, February 26, 2025 at 11:00 AM  at Burke Memorial Park with Falls Price Jr. officiating.

Memorials may be made to Morganton First Church of God at 675 Summers Rd, Morganton, NC 28655 or to Amorem Hospice at https://www.amoremsupport.org/donate

Heritage Funeral Service in Valdese is assisting the family.