Cynthia "Cindy" S. Farr

Cynthia “Cindy” S. Farr (nee: Stocking), 66 years of age, and a resident of Amherst, went home to be with her Lord and Savior on Thursday, November 16, 2023, at her home, following a lengthy illness.

She was born January 19, 1957 in New London where she was raised. Cindy had made her home in the Amherst area for over twenty-two years. She was a graduate of New London High School and EHOVE Joint Vocational School in Avery, Ohio with the class of 1975.

Her primary focus in life was that of a homemaker. Cindy loved taking care of her family and was a homeschool mom for sixteen years. She loved baking and owned and operated Cinnamon Cindys for five years. Cindy had a servant’s heart and volunteered her time with the Abigail Pregnancy Center in Norwalk for fifteen years. She was a member of First Baptist Church in Birmingham. Cindy enjoyed sewing, knitting, crocheting, cooking and baking. She was very skilled at wood carving. 

Survivors include her loving husband of forty-seven, Howard “Gene” Farr; her children, Sarah Farr and Joshua Farr (Laura); her grandchildren, Emily, Elizabeth and Rebekah; her brother, David Stocking; and her niece, Melissa.

She was preceded in death by her parents, Perry and Lillian Stocking (nee: Vacsi).

Friends may call Monday, November 20, 2023, from 2-4 and 6-8 p.m. at the Hempel Funeral Home, Amherst.  Funeral services will be held on Tuesday at 11:00 a.m. at the funeral home.  Burial will follow at Brownhelm Cemetery, Vermilion.

The family suggests that memorial contributions be made to the charity of their choice.

For those unable to attend please visit the funeral home's website to share a memory and sign the guest register, www.hempelfuneralhome.com.

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