Patricia Ann Farling

Patricia Ann Farling, 81, of Frederick, went home to be with the lord on Friday, September 6, 2024, after a brief illness.

Born on June 27, 1943, in Newport News, VA, she was the daughter of the late Julia and John A. Simmons, Sr. She was the wife of the late James W. Farling, Sr. who predeceased her in 2009, after 48 years of marriage.

She was a homemaker who loved the Lord, her family, gardening, puzzles and quilting. Pat was an avid quilter who taught quilting, for many years operated her home-based business, Calico Cellars. She quilted with many groups but her most memorable job was restoring quilts at the Barbara Fritchie House.

Pat is survived by her children, James W. Farling, Jr. and wife, Cynthia, Teresa Boone and husband, Melvin, Timothy Farling and Margaret Henry; grandchildren, Tara Farling Yarbrough and husband, Casey, Dustin Farling, Carl Boone and wife, Rebecca, David Boone, Maddelena Farling and Eric Turvin. She leaves behind three great-grandchildren; and several nieces and nephews.

She was predeceased by grandson, Zachary Farling; brother, John A. Simmons, Jr.; and sister, Brenda Faye Biddle.

Pat will be remembered fondly by special friends, Bud Webb, Linda and Danny Patton, and Ruth Clinton.

Memorial services will begin at 11 a.m. on Thursday, September 19, 2024, at Stauffer Funeral Home, 40 Fulton Avenue in Walkersville. Rev. Tim May will officiate. Inurnment will be held at Union Chapel Cemetery in Libertytown. 

The family will receive friends one hour prior to services on Thursday at the funeral home in Walkersville. 

Expressions of sympathy may be offered to the family at StaufferFuneralHome.com.