Rose M. “Grandma” Farmer, 90, of Bellaire, OH died Tuesday, March 19, 2019 at Country Club Retirement Campus. She was born May 17, 1928 in Bellaire, a daughter of the late William J. Johnson and Idella Wieneke Johnson-Brannen.
Rose was a retired head teller of the Center Market Branch of WesBanco, Wheeling, and a member of Bellaire Christian Church, and youth group leader of various churches.
In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by four brothers, Roy, Howard, Bill and Rev. Paul Johnson.
Surviving are her children, Deborah Holmes of Moundsville, WV., Robert (Claudia) Farmer of Morristown, OH., Dan (Chris) Farmer of Key Ridge; two sisters, Joyce (Francis) Mellott of Shadyside, OH and Elizabeth (Bob) Stillion of Arcadia, FL; three grandchildren, Sarah (Brad) Waldsmith, Rebecca (Harry) Dutton and Anthony (Shayna) Holmes; five great-grandchildren; several nieces and nephews.
A memorial gathering will be held 1 pm until time of funeral service at 3 pm, Saturday, March 30, 2019 at Bauknecht-Altmeyer Funeral Homes & Crematory 441 37th Street Bellaire, OH with Pastor Jerry Garloch officiating. Burial in Greenwood Cemetery, Bellaire at the convenience of the family.
Second Child Born. Robert Norman Farmer Jr.
Debbie, Bob & Dan, Sarah and I are sorry for your loss Grandma Rose was a wonderful example to all of us kids at church. She will be greatly missed. Sarah and I send you and the entire family love and prayers.
Bob, Debbie, and Dan, I am so sorry for your loss, Your Mother was a good person and so good with the youth. We had a good time with the youth group and choir at Mt. Zion. She will be missed.
Sincere condolences to all the family of Aunt Rose. I remember get togethers and reunions. Please take care and find comfort with family,friends and memories. Sending love and prayers to all.
Rose and I could not have been closer. She treated me as if I were her own daughter. I enjoyed the vacations we spent with her and will always remember those times we shared.
Bob & family, GOD be with you all during this sad time. May your memories give you comfort. Heaven has another Angel.
Heart felt condolences to all the family. I have lots of memories of Aunt Rose going back to my childhood and visiting with Mom and Dad and my sisters.
Dear Bob, Debbie and family, so sorry to hear of the loss of your Mom, thoughts and prayers for all of you.
Joyce and Family So very sorry for your loss. Our thoughts and prayers are with you at this most difficult time.
Joyce an Family, So very sorry for your loss. Our thoughts and prayers are with you at this most difficult time!