Valeria Mae McIlroy Farmer, age 94, passed into glory peacefully into the arms of her savior Jesus Christ on February 23, 2020. She will be laid to rest peacefully with her ancestors at Strouds Creek Cemetery in Tolar, Texas on Friday, February 28, 2020 at 11:00 AM. A visitation will be held from 9:30 AM until 10:30 AM at Wiley Funeral Home, Granbury on Friday, February 28, 2020.
Valeria was born on October 31, 1925 to Homer and Gertrude McIlroy. Her life was lived to bless others. She centered her life around family and friends. Her passions included Bible study, baking, quilting, and sewing. She loved to celebrate. She could make ordinary occasions into joyous celebrations. Her hospitable and friendly nature kept her family close and drew other people to her. She was preceded in death by her loving parents Homer and Gertrude McIlroy; her wonderful husband W L Farmer; and a brother Homer McIlroy.
Valeria is survived by two children and their spouses, Walt Farmer and Deborah and Claudia Anixter and her husband Greg. Four grandchildren Stephen Farmer and his wife Shellie; Rebecca Berry and her husband Chad; Jason Anixter and Ashley Anixter. She is also survived by six great-grandchildren, Hayden, Micah, Hudson, and Mia Farmer and Carter and Carrigan Berry.
The loving care provided to her by the staff of Bedford Wellness was received with gratitude and praise. We express our special thanks to Minnie Hines, a gifted and anointed caregiver who for ten years has given exceptional care with loving devotion to her every need.
