Mary Farr

Mary Farr Sunset, South Carolina On Sunday, June 23rd, 2024, Mary Farr passed away in Sunset, South Carolina. Born in Gainesville, Georgia, Mary grew up in Buford and New Holland. While attending North Georgia College in Dahlonega, she spent weekends at the Jones House, her grandparents’ residence on the square. While earning a B.S. in Early Elementary Education, Mary met Glenn, a cadet at NGC. Their first encounter was on the drill field after Mary’s P.E. class where Glenn, in uniform, not so tactfully pointed out that she needed to comb her messy hair. Fortunately, Mary chose to appreciate his sense of humor, and they married soon after graduation. Mary was a supportive wife, a schoolteacher, a good neighbor, a devoted mother, and caregiver to her mother, mother-in-law, and beloved aunt, Wanda Jones. While raising a family in Travelers Rest, South Carolina, Mary was an equal partner in real estate development with Glenn. A member of Travelers Rest First Baptist, and later Trinity Presbyterian, she devoted much time to church functions. After moving to Sunset, South Carolina, Mary and Glenn joined Holly Springs Baptist. Mary loved traveling, gardening, and cultivating muscadine vines. Her jelly was enjoyed by many. Mary was a fantastic cook. She made Christmas a magical time of the year, and G-mama’s Sugar Cookies were anxiously anticipated. Mary was an avid collector of everything, loved thrifting, and had an eye for “treasure”. She could often be found meandering through the jockey lot, pulling her cart, and haggling for the best prices. A Georgia native, Mary also called the mountains of Pickens County, South Carolina home, but the North Carolina Brunswick Islands were her happy place. With Mary at the helm, the family’s most cherished memories were made somewhere along the shores of Sunset Beach, Ocean Isle, and Holden. Mary is survived by husband Glenn Farr of Sunset; daughter Amy (Ronnie) Watson of Easley, son Charles Farr of Sunset; grandchildren Sophia Watson and Ryan Watson of Easley, and family friend Clay Hudson of Newnan, Georgia. Mary was predeceased by parents Dr. J.R. Chastain and Frances Chastain, stepmother Nola Chastain, brother Joe Chastain, and aunt Wanda Jones. The family thanks Patriot Hospice. Also, thanks to Prisma Health Cancer Institute- Seneca. Mary affectionately referred to their all-female (but for one) nursing staff as her “girls…and David”. The family will be at the home in Sunset, and a celebration of life will be planned at a later date. A private graveside service will take place at Mount Hope Cemetery, Dahlonega. A love offering will be given to support furthering the education of someone special to Mary. If you would like to donate, contact the family. Online condolences may be expressed by visiting mountainviewfunerals.com. Mountain View Funeral Home – Pickens Chapel is serving the Farr family.

Mary Farr

February 13, 1942 - June 23, 2024