Patricia
October 2, 2025

Patricia Barnhart Farrington

 

On a warm sunny Florida day, surrounded by the family she adored, Patricia Barnhart Farrington, lovingly known to many as Ladybug, completed her earthly work at the age of 94 on Saturday, September 20, 2025. Born November 30, 1930, in Kenton, to Wilbur and Juanita (Longshore) Barnhart, Pat grew up with a strong sense of duty and care for others. On September 10, 1947, she married Bradley Farrington. Together, they raised two children, Judy and Larry. Within the family, Larry was fondly known as “the Chosen One,” a playful title gifted by his sister Judy.

If asked to describe Pat in one sentence, the answer is simple: She worked hard and gave harder. She dedicated several years to Heartland Nursing Home as a dietician, where her unmatched wor…

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