Mary Agnes Farwell

Mary Agnes Rollins-Brice-Farwell, (AKA Honey) was born to Grace Marie Rollins and John Palmer Sr. in St. Charles, MO. When Mary was three years old, Elder Hiram Ball became her inherited father, when he united in matrimony with Grace. All of whom preceded her in transition.
Education History: Mary attended St. Charles Elementary (Franklin School). She migrated to St. Louis Public School, Sumner High School and graduated at the age of 16 years old. She then attended (now called) Harris Stowe University (HBCU) for two years, moved on to (now BJC Hospital) McMillan Division School of Nursing and received a Practical Nursing License.
In 1948, Mary was united in holy matrimony to her high school sweetheart William E. Brice (AKA Pet/Pat), who preceded her in transition. To this union were born three daughters. Denise Ann Tatum (Cagney Tatum, preceded her in transition) and her daughter Janeen Fields that preceded her grandmother in transition. Yvonne Marie Curry (Michael Curry Sr., preceded her in transition), Willette Earthly Hayes (AKA Tiny, sharing December 04 birthday, preceded her mother in transition).
Mary's second matrimony was to Olden Farwell Jr. who preceded her in transition and no children were to this union.
Mary changed careers from nursing to data computer analyst with the Federal Government - US Army Corps of Engineers, with an assignment in Frankfurt, Germany for three years. Mary retired after 40 years of government service.
Mary, at the age of 12 years old was baptized at St. Stephen COGIC in St. Charles, MO by her inherited father, the late Pastor, Elder Hiram Ball. Later years, Mary moved her membership to St. Louis National Memorial COGIC (late Supt. Robert Williams). With guidance of the Holy Spirit moved to New Sunny Mount MBC, under the leadership of Pastor Donald Hunter (and co-worker). As Mary got up in age, she moved her membership to Friendly Temple MBC with her daughter Denise, under the leadership of Bishop Michael F. Jones. Mary attended faithfully until her health began to fail.



Family Living Legacy
Daughters: Denise Ann Tatum, Yvonne Marie Curry (AKA Sissie)
Sister: Harriet R. Ball-Stanburri, one son, one daughter
Grandchildren:
Valdez Mosley (Paris), one son, one daughter - (Mother Yvonne)
Wayne Mosely Jr. (Octavia), one daughter - (Mother Yvonne)
Kenneth Hawkins - (Mother Tiny)
MiMi Thames-Ngwenya, two sons, one daughter - (Mother Tiny)
Michael Curry III (Ericka), two sons, one daughter, one granddaughter - (Mother Yvonne)
Great Grandchildren:
Jessica Mosely - (Father Valdez)
Valdez Mosely Jr. - (Father Valdez)
Taja Mosely/Hughes - (Father Wayne)
Kenneth Fields (Tammy), three sons, one daughter - (Mother Janeen)
Kelly Erving, two sons, two daughters - (Mother Janeen)
Glenn Breantley, one son, one daughter - (Mother Janeen)
Eric Thames, two daughters - (Mother MiMi)
Inherited Daughter:
Shirley Williams, two sons
Host of Nephews, nieces, cousins, and family of friends

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