Blanche E. Farnham

FARNHAM, Blanche E., 88 passed away peacefully May 14, 2014 in her home at the Palms of Largo. Born in Dalton, Pennsylvania, she moved to Hialeah, Florida with her husband, Floyd R. Farnham, Jr. and eldest son, Dennis L. Farnham in 1946. She is survived by her three children Mary E. Farnham, JoEllen Farnham and Floyd (Bud) R. Farnham, III; her three grandsons, Royce, Darien and Ira Farnham. Blanche was predeceased by her husband, Floyd R. Farnham, Jr. and her eldest son, Dennis L. Farnham, her siblings, Karl B. Leonard, sisters Gertrude E. Palumbo, Dorothy M. Wigert and Louise M. Seamans.

Blanche was a wife, mother and career woman. She worked in retail sales and as a receptionist in the legal field and automobile industry. Blanche was, also, a talented pianist from the age of four and played with Willow, a volunteer gospel band who performs at Blanche’s church, Aldersgate United Methodist Church, located in Largo. Willow raises funds at their performances that are donated to organizations whose mission is to help low income and homeless people help themselves.

Blanche was devoted to her family, friends, community, and, to her bichon frise, Jodi, Blanche’s faithful and beloved pet. She made a difference in all of the lives that she touched and will be missed deeply. A celebration of Blanche’s life will be held May 20, 2014 with visitation at 3pm and service at 4pm at Moss Feaster Funeral Home, 693 South Belcher Road, Clearwater, FL, 33764. In lieu of flowers, donations in memory of Blanche may be made to Ron Salmon, on behalf of Willow, 13478 Balboa Drive, Largo, FL 33774. Condolences may be shared at www.mossfeasterclearwater.com.