Sandra S. Farris

Sandra S. Farris, 77, of Granger, Ind. passed away at 8:08 pm Tuesday, August 12, 2014 at her daughters home in Mishawaka. Born on July 18, 1937 in Cromwell, she was the daughter of Virgil R. and Anna M.(Priest) Kistler.

She graduated from Cromwell High School with the Class of 1955. On May 5, 1956, she married Phillip L. Farris at Calvary Evangelical Church, Cromwell. Following high school, Sandra had worked at Wirk Garment in Ligonier. In 1961 she started working at Bendix in South Bend, retiring in 1993.She had been a member of the American Legion Post 308 in Oceola and DAV Aux. in Goshen.

Survivors include her son, Phillip Douglas (Sharon) Farris of South Bend; daughter, Armentha Louise (David) Dean of Mishawaka; sisters, Frances E. Becker of South Bend, E. Darlene Alvord of Lakeland, Fla.; brother, Arthur W. Kistler of Lauderhill, Fla.; three grandchildren; four great-grandchildren; and two great-great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her parents; husband; and brothers, Gerald L.and D. Lawrence Kistler.

Visitation will be held on Friday, August 15, 2014 from 2 to 4 and 6 to 8 p.m. at DeMoney-Grimes Countryside Park Funeral Home, 600 Countryside Drive, Columbia City. Funeral services will be held at 10 a.m. Saturday, August 16, 2014 at the funeral home. Burial will follow at Thorn Cemetery, Ormas. Memorial gifts may be given in Mrs. Farris's memory to American Cancer Society or American Heart Assoc.Visit www.demoneygrimes.com to send family condolences or sign the guest register book.