Betty J. Farris, 87

Betty J. Farris, 87, of Celestine, formerly of French Lick, passed away at 3:05 p.m., Tuesday, July 7th, 2015 at her daughter’s residence.

Betty was born August 15th, 1927 in Orange County, Indiana to Roy E. Flick Sr. and Sophia (Harris) Flick. She married Russell E Farris Sr. on January 4th, 1947 and he preceded her in death on June 20th, 1996.

Betty had previously worked at the French Lick Springs Hotel and attended the Springs Valley Christian Church.

She is survived by her daughters, Janie Merkel (Andy) of Celestine, Cynda Potts of West Baden Springs, sons, Russell “Butch” E. Farris Jr. (Patty) of Jasper, Michael “Mick” Farris (Sue) West Baden Springs, David Farris of French Lick, Roy Dale Farris of French Lick, Monty Farris of Paoli and Gary Farris (Justine) of Sheffield, Ohio, (17) grandchildren and (27) great grandchildren. She is also survived by one brother, Roy E. Flick Jr. (Nancy) of French Lick and one sister, Norma Anderson (Charles) of Dyer.

Preceding her in death were her parents, husband, three brothers, Dale, Garold and Gerald Flick and two sister, Louise Carnes and Lucille Archer.

Services will be held 11:00 a.m., Saturday, July 11th, 2015 at T.L Pinnick Mortuary, 785 South Bears Bend Rd., French Lick, with Pastor Craig Chesnut officiating. Burial will be in the Mount Lebanon Cemetery in French Lick. Friends may call from 4:00 PM until 8:00 PM on Friday, July 10th, 2015 at T.L Pinnick Mortuary and again on Saturday, July 11th, 2015 from 9:00 AM until the time of the service.

Memorial contributions can be made to the Mount Lebanon Cemetery Fund, c/o T.L. Pinnick Mortuary.

Special online condolences can be made online at www.tlpinnickmortuary.com.