Barbara Farrell's obituary , Passed away on February 24, 2026 in Chapel Hill, North Carolina

Barbara Farrell

August 30, 1941 - February 24, 2026 (84 years old)

Chapel Hill, North Carolina

Barbara Farrell's obituary , Passed away on February 24, 2026 in Chapel Hill, North Carolina

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Donaldson Funeral Home & Cremation

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Barbara Farrell

August 30, 1941 - February 24, 2026 (84 years old)

Chapel Hill, North Carolina

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Barbara Farrell Obituary

It is with deep sorrow that we announce the death of Barbara Farrell (Chapel Hill, North Carolina), who passed away on February 24, 2026, at the age of 84, leaving to mourn family and friends. You can send your sympathy in the guestbook provided and share it with the family.

She was predeceased by: her parents, Carl Rudolph McGhee and Frances McGhee; her husband George Robert Farrell Sr.; and her brother Carl McGhee. She is survived by: her children, George Robert Farrell Jr., Craig Farrell (Tracy), Curt Farrell (Kay) and Carla Reil (John); and her brother Clarence "Pete" McGhee (Sylvia). She is also survived by 11 grandchildren, 17 great grandchildren.

Memorials may be sent to the North Carolina Down Syndrome Alliance (ncdsalliance.org), in honor of her great grandson, Malachi Wetzel in lieu of flowers.

Funeral arrangement under the care of
Donaldson Funeral Home & Cremation



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Feb 28

Visitation

Merritt's Chapel
1090 Farrington Point Rd, Chapel Hill, NC 27517

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Feb 28

Memorial service

Merritt's Chapel
1090 Farrington Point Rd, Chapel Hill, NC 27517

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Feb 28

Inurnment

Merritt's Chapel
1090 Farrington Point Rd, Chapel Hill, NC 27517

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