Thelma Louise Farrell

Thelma Alice Duvall Farrell, age 96, passed away peacefully in the early hours of Wednesday, October 3, 2007, in the arms of her daughter and granddaughter and with the loving support of her son-in-law. She was born on April 27, 1911, in Toledo, OH, to Daniel and Anna Clairmont Duvall. A devoted and loving sister, wife, mother, mother-in-law, grandmother and aunt, her family and friends were the light of her life. She loved the outdoors, spending hours in the summer tending her vegetable and flower gardens and raking leaves in the fall. She was an excellent cook and her famed blueberry and apple pies stole the show at every holiday and family gathering. She graduated from Central Catholic High School. Her Catholic faith was the animating principle in her life, and her spirituality was a model for her loved ones. In 1947, she married Howard Farrell, the love of her life, and together they raised their beloved daughter, Susan. She adored children and before her marriage worked as an elementary school teacher at Sacred Heart Parish. She was later employed by Holtman Machine and Tool Company for 20 years as their office manager, charming all visitors with her captivating smile. In her final years, she was grateful for the kind, loving and gentle care provided by the staff at Sunset House Nursing Home. Mrs. Farrell is survived by her daughter and son-in-law, Susan and Thomas Palmer, and her granddaughter Emily Palmer. She is preceded in death by her husband, Howard Farrell, brothers, Daniel Duvall, Herbert Duvall, Harry Duvall and Anthony Duvall; sisters, Vivian Reynolds, Cecelia Imber and Mary Duvall, and stepdaughter, Joyce Schaefer. Visitation will be at Walker Funeral Home, 5155 West Sylvania Avenue west of Corey Road Toledo, OH, on Thursday, October 4 from 2 to 8 p.m., with a scripture service at 7:30 p.m. A Mass of the Resurrection will be held at Corpus Christi University Parish 2955 Dorr Street, Toledo, OH, on Friday, October 5 at 11:00 a.m., followed by interment at Toledo Memorial Park. Memorial contributions in Mrs. Farrells name may be given to the Corpus Christi University Parish.