Christine "Chris" Thurby Farmer, 87, of Nebo, KY, passed away on Sunday, July 7, 2024, at Deaconess Midtown in Evansville, IN.

She was born on July 11, 1936, in Henderson, KY, to the late Christine Love Gish Thurby and Thomas Howton Thurby. She was formerly employed as a waitress at Busler Truck Stop. She loved working word find puzzles. Her greatest joy was spending time with her family and her animals. Chris was a member of the Church of God.

In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, James Farmer; and her brothers, Giley "Buddy" Thomas Thurby, Larry Gene Thurby, and James Roland Thurby.

Survivors include her son, Roger Bryant of Henderson; daughter, Lisa "David" Current of Evansville, IN; son, Bryan Keith (Pam) Wheeler of Kinston, NC; sister, Kaye Orrick of Madisonville; several grandchildren; several great-grandchildren; and several nieces and nephews.

A memorial service will be held at 3 p.m. on Friday, July 12, 2024, in the chapel of Harris Funeral Home with Pastor Eddie Fleming officiating. A private burial will be held at a later date.

Visitation will be from 1 p.m. until the service hour on Friday at the funeral home.