of Clarksville, AR

January 9, 1943 - July 18, 2022

Ruth Ann Farrar, 79, of Clarksville, Arkansas passed away Monday, July 18, 2022 in Clarksville. She was born in Clarksville January 9, 1943 to John R. and Marie (Jennings) Selby. Ruth Ann was a member of Mt. Vernon Church of Christ. She graduated from Harding University in 1965, going on to teach home economics at three schools, including the Arkansas School for the Deaf. In addition, Ruth Ann modeled Proverbs 31:10-31, teaching Sunday school, supporting her husband, Paul Farrar, in his preaching and co-managing with Paul a few small businesses through the years, including raising collies and cocker spaniels.

After Ruth Ann's retirement from teaching to raise her two daughters, she continued to be active in church and with her small businesses. She enjoyed spending time with family and friends, visiting the forests and mountains of the Ozark Mountains, cheering on the Razorbacks and Harding Bisons and cooking.

Ruth Ann is preceded in death by her parents and one brother, John L Selby.

She is survived by her husband to whom she was devoted for 54 years, Paul Farrar; two daughters, Rebecca and Ben Dawdy of Lincoln, AR and Sylvia and Russel Hiatt of Searcy, AR; nine grandchildren, Anna-Marie, Briar, Bonnie, Hannah, Abigail, Josiah, Zebulon, Angus and Levi Dawdy and a host of family and friends.

Visitation will be held on Friday, July 22, 2022, from 6-8 PM at Roller-Cox Funeral Home.
Mrs. Farrar's funeral service will be held on Saturday, July 23, 2022, at 10:00 AM at Roller-Cox Funeral Home with Jake Chism officiating.

Obituary Provided By:
Roller-Cox Funeral Home
Rogers & Poplar Streets
Clarksville, AR  72830
www.rollerfuneralhomes.com