Mary Belle Farthing, 82, of Tamaroa, passed away at 12:10 A.M., Monday, March 18, 2024 at her residence.
Mary Belle had worked as a cook for 204 School, Tamaroa Grade School, Perry County Jail, Pinckneyville Hospital and a nursing home.  She was a dedicated member of Old Du Quoin Baptist Church.  She loved fishing.
She was born December 8, 1941 in Du Quoin, IL, the daughter of Edward James and Claira Belle (Farthing) Osborn.
She married Jessie Raymond Farthing on February 6, 1959 in Benton, IL and he preceded her in death.
She is survived by three sons - Raymond Edward Farthing and wife Chris, Richard Larmon Farthing and wife Kimberly, and Randall Eugene Farthing and wife Kimberly, all of Tamaroa, one brother - Robert Earl Osborn and wife Susie of Mulkeytown, grandchildren - Brandi Bastien and husband Everette, Ryan Farthing and wife Shelby, Jared Farthing and wife Alexa, Justin Farthing and wife Jennifer, Joshua Farthing and wife Chelsea, and Jessica Boan and husband Jonathan, great grandchildren - Raiden Farthing, Raia Farthing, Jaelyn Farthing, Oliver Farthing, Hunter Valentine, Jase Valentine, and one on the way - Jaxon Boan.
She was preceded in death by her parents, husband, one son in infancy - Jessie Dale Farthing, and one infant brother - Carl Edward Osborn.
Funeral services will be at 10:30 A.M., Friday, March 22, 2024 at the Searby Funeral Home in Tamaroa with Rev. Collin Hirsch officiating.
Friends may call from 4 to 7 P.M., Thursday at the Searby Funeral Home in Tamaroa.
Burial will be in the Holts Prairie Cemetery in Pinckneyville, IL.
Friends may make memorials to Hospice of Southern Illinois or American Cancer Society and will be accepted at the funeral home.