Sarah Kemp Farrar

Sarah Kemp Farrar, beloved wife, mother, grandmother, great grandmother and sister passed away on Tuesday, April 13, 2021. Sarah was born in Birmingham, AL on November 21, 1930. Her parents, Edward Harvey Kemp and Mary Orr Kemp were moving from Texas to Georgia when her mother, traveling by train, had to delay her trip to deliver Sarah. They soon made their way to Acworth, GA where she was raised. Growing up, she was a member of the Mars Hill Presbyterian Church which was founded in 1836 by several of her ancestors. She graduated from Acworth High School and Maryville College in Tennessee. She was employed by Lockheed in May of 1951 where she met Ralph, her husband of 68 years. She was an active member of First Presbyterian Church Marietta and served in several capacities. She loved to read and do crossword puzzles. She was an excellent bridge player, valued and respected by both partners and opponents. She never met a stranger or forgot a name. If she met you once, you were considered her friend for life. Her greatest legacy, however, was her love and devotion to family who knew her as Sassy. She shared life lessons and instilled the love of fine arts, sports, education and participation in community and church life. She was preceded in death by her parents and brothers, Edward Kemp and Abbott Kemp. She is survived by her husband, Ralph Farrar; son, Ken Farrar (Martha); daughter, Leigh Pharr (Steve); grandchildren, Meredith (Mark) Stroud, Drew Farrar, Beth (J. R.) McMillan, Jim Pharr, and great grandchild, Aurelia Wren McMillan. Survivors also include her sister, Mary Alice Kemp; her brother-in-law, Bill Farrar (Debbie) and numerous nieces and nephews. A memorial service will be held on Monday, April 19 at 2:00 at First Presbyterian Church in Marietta, 189 Church St. The family will receive friends at the church beginning at 1:15. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to First Presbyterian Church Marietta, 189 Church St. Marietta, GA 30060 or to the Marietta Community Church, 1349 Old Highway 41, Suite 125, Marietta, GA 30060. Mayes Ward-Dobbins Funeral Home in Marietta is handling the arrangements. www.mayeswarddobbins.com

Sarah Kemp Farrar

November 21, 1930 - April 13, 2021