Sherry Farquhar

Sherry Farquhar, passed away on Friday, November 13, 2026, in Lubbock, Texas, at the age of 79. She was born on July 1, 1947, in Slaton, Texas, to Hershel Dale and Imogene (Hagood) Bevers.

Sherry was raised in Post, Texas where she graduated from Post High School in 1965. She went on to complete cosmetology school, and later attended nursing school. She built a life marked by hard work, determination, and a willingness to learn and serve in many different ways.

In 1966 she married Johnny Haire and began her family in the Southland, Texas, area and became well known through her work and involvement in the community. Sherry owned and operated Prairie Flower Shop in Post, later selling the business in the mid 1980s. She also owned and operated The Farmhouse Restaurant in Southland, retiring from that work in 1988. After that, she began a medical coding career at Medical Arts in Lubbock and later worked for SWAT Surgical until her retirement in 2014. In 1996, Sherry married Jerry Farquhar.

Sherry also gave her time to her community. She served on the Southland ISD School Board from 1990 to 1994. Her faith was an important part of her life, and she was a member of Abernathy First Baptist Church.

She is survived by her children, Gregg Haire and wife Mandy of Lubbock, Texas, Kristy Kemp and husband David of Abernathy, Shelia Huber and husband Rodd of Odessa, Texas, Jason Haire and wife Traci of Sulphur Springs, Texas, Gena Wilkins and husband Mike of Lubbock, David Farquhar and wife Leisa of Justiceburg, Texas, and Dee Farquhar and wife Sara of The Woodlands, Texas. Sherry Leaves behind 15 grandchildren and 9 great grandchildren. She is also survived by her siblings, Peggy Young and husband Gary of Abilene, Texas, Mark Bevers and wife Sharla of Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, and Tina Marsh and husband Shelby of Hurst, Texas. Each of them carries forward the memory of her life, her work, and the love she shared with her family.

She was preceded in death by her parents, Hershel and Imogene Bevers; her son, Justin Paul Haire August 29,1998; and her spouse, Jerry Farquhar April 16, 2018, and a great-granddaughter, Cynthia Rose Farquhar.

A memorial service will be held on Saturday, November 21, 2026, at 10:00 a.m. at First Baptist Church Abernathy. Cremation Services are under the direction of Abell Funeral Home & Flower Shop of Abernathy, Texas.

The family suggests that memorial donations be made to the Justin P. Haire Memorial Fund, Texas Tech Foundation Inc., College of Architecture, P.O. Box 42091, Lubbock, Tx 79409.

Sherry will be remembered for the many roles she filled through the years—as a daughter, wife, mother, sister, business owner, church member, and community servant. Her life touched many people, and her memory will remain dear to those who knew and loved her.