Catherine A. Farney

Catherine (Cathy) Farney was reunited with her husband Bill in heaven on January 2, 2023. She died peacefully at her home in Indianapolis surrounded by family. Cathy was born in Easton, Kansas on February 21, 1934, the fourth child of Clarence and Catherine Adamson. Cathy attended Lawrence Memorial High School in Lawrence, Kansas, graduating in 1952. She attended the University of Kansas, where she met the love of her life, Bill Farney. They were married 68 years before Bill passed away in November 2022.

Cathy is survived by her children: Laura (Bruce) Cook Carmel, IN, Sarah (Tom) Gaither Ventura CA, Sue (Phil) Mokris Valrico FL, Tim Farney Carmel IN, Chris (Margy) Farney Indianapolis IN; 9 grandchildren: Megan (Jarrod) Krisiloff, Emily (Tim) Gavaghan, Gretchen (Shyam) Bahadur, Kathleen (Andy) Stayer, Chad (Bianca) Gaither, John (Megan) Farney, Tyler (Danielle) Mokris, Thomas Mokris, Caroline Farney; 10 great-grandchildren: Van, Dax, Will, Jane, Etta, Elliott, Maggie, Addison, Landon, and Ella; her sister: Linda Heim, sisters in law: Doris Adamson, Elodia Adamson; many nieces, nephews, cousins, as well as many dear friends. In addition to her parents, Cathy was preceded in death by her sisters: Delores Johnson, Edith (Sam) Ernzen, brothers: Clarence (Mick) Adamson, James Adamson, and Fred Adamson, and her daughter-in-law Sandra Farney.

Cathy was a loving wife, mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother. She truly was the heart of the home. Cathy and Bill were a wonderful example of a loving, faith filled marriage. Their love for one another was evident every day for their entire lives. She shaped her children by her examples of faith, kindness to others, and giving back. Growing up, her children all new what her expectations were and worked hard not to disappoint her.

Cathy was famous for her pumpkin bread. She loved to bake it and give it to friends. It gave her great joy whenever her grandchildren and great-grandchildren came over to bake pumpkin bread or cookies with her. Her secret ingredient was “love”.

Once all of her children were in school, Cathy began a 28-year career as a pre-school teacher, teaching young children at Allisonville Christian Church Pre-school and Meridian Hills Co-op.

Cathy was a devoted and active member of St. Pius X for over 58 years. She was involved in the Women’s Club, SPRED, and the Funeral choir. One of her greatest contributions was promoting an annual women’s retreat at Fatima Retreat House. Cathy was also a dedicated volunteer for many years at Fatima Retreat House, chairing the High Tea fundraiser, serving food during retreats, as well as participating in and promoting many other activities.

Visitation will be Monday, January 9th from 10:00-12:00 at St. Pius X Catholic Church 7200 Sarto Drive Indianapolis IN. The Mass of Christian Burial will follow at 12:00. Arrangements are being handled by Feeney- Hornak.

In lieu of flowers, donations may be made in her memory to St. Pius X Church, Fatima Retreat House and Little Sisters of the Poor.

Fond memories and expressions of sympathy may be shared at www.feeneyhornakkeystone.com for the Farney family.