Mauricette Suzanne Farley, 93, Carmel

Mauricette Suzanne Farley, 93, of Carmel, formerly of Loogootee, passed away peacefully on October 22, 2020, with her family at her side.

She was born on October 12, 1927 to Remi and Lucie Joly in La Fere, France.

Mauricette began her nursing career in England and while returning home on vacation, met the love of her life King Farley who was stationed at the Laon Air Force Base, France. They moved to the Ramstein Air Force Base, Germany, where they welcomed their daughter, Kristine.

After King retired from the Air Force, they returned to King’s hometown of Loogootee.  

Mauricette worked as a nurse at Jasper Memorial Hospital in pediatrics and then as a seamstress at Perfect Fit. With her charming French accent, Mauricette was a beautiful and kind soul. She was known as Ma Mere to all who knew her. 

She loved gardening, crosswords in French and English, and reading books about history. She was a gifted knitter and seamstress. 

Later in life she discovered that she loved painting. Best of all, she was a fabulous French cook. Never to be forgotten was early Christmas mornings and piles of crepes, a family tradition.

She is survived by her daughter, Kristine (Don) Kellner of Carmel; grandchildren, Ryan (Abby) Kellner of Sleepy Hollow, N.Y., Nate (Jenna) Kellner of Fishers, Braedon (Maddie) Kellner of Fishers, and Alexandra Kellner of Carmel; and great-grandson, Grayson of Sleepy Hollow, N.Y. She is also survived by sisters, Josianne Besancon, Nicole and Francoise Joly and brothers, Jacques (Jeanette), Andre, Rene (Rolande), George (Renee), Michel (Renee) and Jean Claude (Zelinda), all of France; sister-in-law, Mary Rose (Gerald) Frye; and many nieces and nephews.

Mauricette was preceded in death by her husband, King; her sisters, Yvette and Violette Joly, and infant granddaughter, Nathalie Kellner. 

Visitation will be held October 24, 2020, at noon at the Blake Funeral Home in Loogootee with graveside services to follow at 1:00 P.M at Goodwill Cemetery. Pastor Gerald Frye will be the officiant.

Blake Funeral Home has been honored to assist the family with Mrs. Farley’s Arrangements, you may sign the guestbook at www.blakefuneralhomes.com.