Bennie Farmer

Mrs. Bennie Farmer, age 81, died on Monday, May 23, 2016 at the Tennova Regional Hospital of Jackson.
A native of Spartanburg, SC, Bennie was born on October 12, 1934, the daughter of the late Barney McIntyre and Mary Jenkins. She was married to Frank Farmer, Jr., who preceded her in death on July 3, 2013. Bennie attended Converse College majoring in music in Spartanburg, SC. She was a volunteer with Regional Hospital of twenty-five years and was the recipient of the Life-time achievement award. She was a dedicated wife, mother and grandmother. She was a member of Northside United Methodist Church.
She is survived by her two daughters, Leslie Senter of Jackson, TN and Lynne Farmer of Memphis, TN and a grandson, Andrew Senter of Jackson, TN.
She was preceded in death by a brother, Bobby McIntyre.
SERVICES: A funeral service will be held at 1:00 PM Thursday, May 26, 2016 at Northside United Methodist Church with Dr. Don Thrasher officiating. Burial will follow in Ridgecrest Cemetery.
The family will be receiving friends on Thursday, May 26, 2016 from 12:00 PM until 1:00 PM at Northside United Methodist Church.
Pallbearers will be Andrew Senter, Warren Johnson, Eddie Caruthers and Bill Elinor.
Memorial contributions may be directed to Northside United Methodist Church, 2571 N. Highland Ave., Jackson, TN 38305.
Arrington Funeral Directors, 148 W. University Parkway, 668-1111 www.arringtonfuneralgroup.com