Kristy Kaye Farley, 65, of Mount Pleasant, passed away on Monday, December 21, 2020 at home. She was born on March 25, 1955 in Racine, Wisconsin. Born the daughter of Howard and Marian Johnson. Kristy married Douglas Farley on May 8, 1976 in Racine, Wisconsin. They have celebrated 44 anniversaries together being married. She graduated from Horlick High School Class of 1973. Kristy had worked at Stein’s Garden and Home for 20+ years and at Racine Unified School District as a Special Needs Teaching Aid for 25+ years. Kristy loved to take care of flowers and garden. She was also very creative; she enjoyed sewing and doing crafts. Kristy will be deeply missed by her husband Douglas Farley, son Dr. Brian M. Farley (Berkeley, CA), sister Lynn (Charles) Grebus (Door County, WI), and niece Lia Grebus (Tampa, FL). She is survived by other relatives and friends. Kristy is preceded in death by her parents Howard and Marian Johnson. Private family services and burial will be held per her wishes. Memorials may be made to the American Cancer Society and Ascension at Home Racine in honor of Kristy’s name.
KRISTY KAYE FARLEY
A strong and brave woman,who was taken from us way to soon. She is loved and missed.
Doug and Brian, so sorry to hear about Kris. My heart breaks for you both. Thoughts and Prayers through this time. God bless you.
Sincere condolences to Doug and all family members. She was a kind and gentle soul.
Maury and Sheila Blada
Kristy was a very special person in this world. I feel very privileged to have had her in my life. She will be truly missed by so many.
Loved by family, friends and her students, Kris will be greatly missed. She loved sharing her creativity with all.
Kristy was a blessing to the Starbuck School community and the students that it served. She is loved by both staff and students and will greatly missed.
Sincere condolences to Doug and all family members. She was a kind and gentle soul.
Maury and Sheila Blada
Sending prayers and comfort to her family. Ms. Farley was a wonderful teacher and will be missed at Starbuck Middle School. Her impact on students and staff was meaningful and full of love.
I had the pleasure of working with Kristy! Such a kindhearted friend. Prayers to your family.
Kristy always had a smile and put her students first instead of herself. She was a kind soul who will be sadly missed gracing the hallways of Starbuck.
I miss you Aunt Krissy. I have so many happy and fun memories with you that I will cherish forever. I have always admired you for your love and patience you had with your students and I will always aspire to be a teacher just like you. Our family will feel incomplete without your warmth, creativity, and humor and you are forever in our hearts.