Mrs. Barbara Rogers Farnam Bryan

Barbara Rogers Farnam Bryan, 84, beloved mother and wife of J. Stockton Bryan went to be with our Lord on Monday, April 23, 2012 in Stuart, Florida. A native of Asheville, she was born May 23, 1927 to the late Myrtle James Rogers and James Lee Rogers, Sr. Barbara attended the University of South Carolina. In 1948, she married Ellery Holliday Farnam, who also preceded her in death in 1982. She was a former volunteer at St. Joseph's Hospital, former member of First Presbyterian Church of Asheville and church circle, Biltmore Forest Country Club, the Country Club of Asheville and was a regular attendee of the Stuart Christian Women's Club. An avid traveler, golfer and reader, Barbara enjoyed playing bridge, fishing and bowling. Her favorite hobby was knitting afghans for those she loved but most of all, Barbara enjoyed spending time with her family and close friends. Her gift of love, hospitality and generosity will be deeply missed. She is survived by her husband, J. Stockton Bryan of Palm City, Florida; three daughters, Sandra Farnam Sellers and her husband, Daniel of Asheville, Patricia Farnam Brent and her husband, Terrell of Palm City, Florida and Carole Farnam Cooper of Asheville; three step daughters, Sharon Bryan Griffis, Hylan Bryan and Jaye Bryan all of Stuart, Florida; six grandchildren, Terrell Baye Brent, Jr and his wife, Rachael of Stuart, Florida, Kimel Holliday Brent and his wife, Rachelle of Denver, Colorado, Preston Peter Sellers and his friend, Kiera Leslie, Daniel Morgan Sellers and his wife, Jessica, Christa C. Wysong and her husband, Justin and Jamie L. Cooper all of Asheville, her granddaughter, Alexandra Holliday Sellers preceded her in death in 2005; two step-grandchildren, Heather Fawcett and her husband, Scott and Jason MacNeney and his wife, Tracy; four great-grandchildren, Kaydon Lucian Sellers, Jocelyn Leigh Wysong, Tori Haven Brent and Emerson Claire Sellers and four step great-grandchildren, Kara Rose and Gaitlin MacNeney, Kayle Brown and Thatcher Fawcett. A graveside service will be held 11:00 AM, Tuesday, May 1, 2012 at Lewis Memorial Park with Rev. Mark Burnham officiating. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Stuart Christian Womens Club Ministries, C/O 3383 SW Sunset Trace Circle, Palm City, FL 34990 or Charity of one's choice.

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Mrs. Barbara Rogers Farnam Bryan

May 23, 1927 - April 23, 2012