Nancy Virginia Farley

  Nancy (Jones) Farley, 88, of Manhattan, KS passed away Monday, July 15, 2019 at the Good Shepherd Hospice House in Manhattan.

  She was born in Philadelphia, PA on April 29, 1931.  She graduated from Treadwell High School in Memphis, TN and received an Associate’s degree from Arapahoe Community College in Littleton, CO.  After raising her family, she worked at the college’s accounting office for more than 12 years.

  She is survived by her husband, William “Bill” Farley of more than 67 years.  She also leaves behind four children, William S. “Bill”, Jr., Paul L. (Leslie), Jean Tracy (Jerry), and Ann Vrchota (Jim); eight grandchildren, Charlene Chacon (Oscar), Christina Spanier (Seth), Father Philaret (Williams S. IV), Courtney Montgomery (Shannon), Peter Farley, Reid Tracy (Rachel), Virginia Farley, and Spencer Hayward; four great-grandchildren, Dylan Spanier, Elora Montgomery, Max Chacon, and Ryan Spanier; and a sister, Barbara Kehayes.

  Nancy had a natural talent in the field of art, from building parade floats and costume design in her youth to painting and drawing in various media, and including mosaics and stained glass, later in life.  A skilled seamstress, she loved making clothing for family members in their youth.  She also enjoyed gardening, photography and, both foreign and domestic travel with family members and friends.  She possessed a strong desire to lead an interesting life and her inner strength and wisdom provided guidance to her offspring throughout her adult life.

  Funeral service for Nancy will be held at 10:30 a.m. Monday, July 22, 2019 at Stewart Funeral Home of Wamego.  Burial will follow at 1:00 p.m. in the Kansas Veterans Cemetery in Manhattan.  Visitation will be from 5:00 – 7:00 p.m. Sunday, July 21^st at the funeral home.   The family has suggested memorials to the American Cancer Society or a charity of one’s choice, and may be left in the care of Stewart Funeral Home of Wamego, PO Box 48, Wamego, KS 66547.