The funeral service for Verdella O. Farris of Albert Lea, MN will be 1:00 PM Monday, December 20, 2010 at Bonnerup Funeral Service Chapel, Albert Lea. Pastor Kent Otterman will officiate. Interment will be in the Graceland Cemetery. Visitation will be one hour before service at the chapel.
Verdella died Tuesday, December 14, 2010 at the Good Samaritan Center, Albert Lea. She was 99 years old.
Verdella was born in Lakefield, MN on August 22, 1911, the daughter of Frank and Anna ( Kuhlman) Meister. She was a lifetime resident of Freeborn Co. Verdella was a member of First Lutheran Church, Glenville, MN. She was married to Adolphus Walter Farris. She loved visiting with her friends and going to all the family gatherings.
Verdella is survived by her four children: Loretta (Don) Norden of Kensington, KS, Laverne Farris of Garner, IA, Robert Farris of Clear Lake, IA, Norma (Jim) Nelson of Albert Lea, MN; many grandchildren; great grandchildren; great great grandchildren.; sons-in-law: John Brabec of Albert Lea, MN, Elvin Lambert of Kensington, KS.
Verdella was preceded in death by her parents; husband; 3 children: Frank Farris, Darlene Lambert, and Beverly Brabec; daughters-in-law: Lorraine Farris, Dorothy Farris; grandson, Greg Brabec.