Emogene Joann "Jean" Miller Farr passed away Tuesday Morning, June 21, 2011 inBloomingtonat the age of 88. She was born January 27, 1923 in Paragon to the late Dr. Homer A. and ClonaI.Hodges Miller.  She graduated fromParagonHigh Schoolin 1941 and began working inIndianapolis. She worked at theColemanHospitalon the Indiana University Campus and for Dr. Brayton, a dermatologist inIndianapolis. She married James C. Farr while he was a medical student at IU. He preceded her in death January 1994.  Surviving are children; Jean Ann Roach (Jack) of Lafayette, Jane Ellen Weiser of Bloomington, Julia Louise Castro of Colorado Springs and James B. Farr (Julie) of Martinsville. 
Also surviving are grandchildren; Julianna M. Elsner (Greg) of Noblesville, Charles P. Hilger of Indianapolis, Jennifer K. Hilger of Kanab, Utah, Joseph Weiser (Michele) of Athens, Ga., Margaret Weiser of Bloomington, Gregory Masias Nicholas Masias and Laura Masias all of Colorado Springs, Lydia Farr, Rebekah Farr both of Martinsville and one great-granddaughter, Dahlaynei Masias of Colorado Springs. She is also survived by many nieces and nephews. Jean loved the out-of-doors, gardening, roses and vegetables. She also enjoyed crocheting, knitting, sewing and did needlework. She woke up early every morning to feed the birds and squirrels. As a child, she was very proud of her 4-H years. As an adult, she enjoyed ballroom dancing, participating actively into her early 80's. She was also a long time member of the DAR and Phi Sigma Alpha. She doted on her little gray cat, Misty.  They had an unbreakable bond.  Although Jean is gone from here, she will always be loved and remembered in our hearts. Friends may pay their respects 4-8 p.m. Friday, June 24, 2011 at Allen Funeral Home (4155 S. State Road 37)Bloomington. Funeral services will be 11:00 a.m. Saturday, June 25, 2011 at Allen Funeral Home with Steve Adams officiating. Burial will follow at Friendship Park, Paragon, IN.