Nellie Ouida Farthing, age 80, of Substation Road in Irvine, passed away Friday, February 21, 2025, at the Compassionate Care Center following a short illness. She was born November 11, 1944, in Estill County and was the daughter of the late Clarence Johnson and Virginia Grace Willis Johnson. She was a Housewife, and she had lived in Estill County all her life. She was preceded in death by her husband, Ira Raymond Farthing, and she is survived by:
Her daughter: Anida Faye Jenkins - Estill Co.
1 sister: Carolyn Rose - Estill Co.
3 grandchildren: Justin Farthing, Matthew Farthing, and Shannon Jenkins
6 great grandchildren: Tyler Farthing, Holly Rae Farthing, Raylee Farthing, Mason Farthing, Levi Rifenbark, and Nicholas Farthing
Several nieces and nephews
In addition to her parents and her husband, she was preceded in death by 1 sister, Frances Day, and 2 brothers, Daniel Tracy Johnson and Leonard Ray Johnson.
A graveside service will be conducted Monday, February 24, 1 PM, at the West Irvine Cemetery with Bro. Sherl Thomas officiating. The Warren F. Toler Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.
Pallbearers: Justin Farthing, Matthew Farthing, and Ryan Rifenbark
