HONDO, Texas — Onieta Louise Farmer, 87, loving wife to Earl Ray Farmer for 65 years, passed away on Nov. 17, 2020. She recently resided in Hondo, Texas under the care of her youngest daughter Janice; after relocating from Fairborn, Ohio.
Born and raised in Ohio County, Kentucky, Onieta married Earl Farmer, the love of her life, at 18 years-old. Onieta loved to sing and play the piano with her friends and close family. She was very involved with her church. Earl and Onieta served the local community in Dayton, Ohio, for many years through their grocery stores.
Onieta is remembered for her grace, compassion, deep love for friends and family, her quick wit, and the wisdom she shared with all. She was such a great encourager to her daughters. So frequently exclaiming “You got this girl!” She loved the Lord with all her heart and looked forward to meeting Jesus face-to-face and walking in the garden with her Lord.
Onieta is survived by four children, Reggie (Mark Reed), Terry (Stuart Gyde), Linda Balsiger, and Janice Allen; her brother, Earl Glen McKeown; and sisters, Wanda Faye Luellen and Carlene Cooke. Earl and Onieta were blessed with 22 grandchildren, 39 great-grandchildren, and two great-great-grandchildren. She is experiencing a sweet heavenly reunion with her parents Lennie and Dorothy McKeown; sisters, Freda Marie and Janice Ilene; brothers, Wendell Leon, Harold Clay, and James Darrell; sons-in-law: Kenny Allen and Dean Balsiger; grandson, Brian; great-grandchildren, Franklin James, Kaylee, Eliana; and a few born into heaven before they could be named.
The burial will be held on Monday, Nov. 30, at Adaburg Baptist Church Cemetery in Hartford, Kentucky at 2 p.m. Family and friends are welcome to attend. Due to Covid precautions, a Celebration of Life service will be determined at a later date.
