Gretchen Lajuan Farrell

Gretchen LaJuan (Dymke) Farrell, 94, of Brookshire, Texas, passed away on Friday, September 30, 2022, in Fairfield, Texas.

LaJuan was born September 12, 1928, in Dallas, Texas, to Homer T. and Clara Mae (Rice) Dymke. She grew up in Rockdale, Texas, graduating from Rockdale High School. In 1966, LaJuan was united in marriage with James Edward Farrell at Chapelwood Methodist Church in Houston, Texas. A homemaker, LaJuan was a caring wife, mother, stepmother, grandmother, and great-grandmother. She treasured every moment she spent with her special grandchildren. LaJuan was a member of St. John Episcopal Church in Sealy, Texas. She also enjoyed volunteering at Selman Elementary School. In her spare time, LaJuan loved gardening and her feline friends.

She is survived by her daughters: Francine Haynes and husband, Matt, of Fairfield, Melissa La Juan Ford and husband, Charles, of Bellville ,sons: Mark Wood of Austin, and Michael Wood and wife, Robin, of Round Rock; stepchildren, Reid, John, and Bob Farrell, all of Houston; grandchildren, Jason Wood and wife, Jennifer, Wendy Tully and husband Brandon, Charlie Ford, and Christopher Ford and wife, Beth, Hunter Haynes and wife Eryn, and Tyler Haynes; great-grandchildren, Adelynn, Gatlin, Remington, Colt, and Etta; and several nieces, nephews, and many friends.

Gretchen was preceded in death by her husband:  James Edward Farrell; parents, Homer T. and Clara Mae Dymke, and brother, Bud Dymke and wife Betty.

Friends who wish may make memorial gifts to:

Susan G. Komen Breast Cancer Foundation
13770 Noel Road, Suite 801889
Dallas, TX 75380
www.komen.org