Elizabeth "Betty" Farless

Elizabeth "Betty" Olive Farless, age 93, of Cleveland, Tennessee, passed peacefully from this life on November 8, 2025. She was born on October 9, 1932, on St. Simon's Island, Georgia, where she grew up surrounded by the beauty of the ocean and the historic grounds of Fort Frederica, owned by her family.

Elizabeth was preceded in death by her beloved husband and lifelong companion, Samuel Irving Farless, with whom she will now rest at the Chattanooga National Cemetery.

She is survived by her children, David A. Farless (Haley) and Leslie LaFosse (Larry).

She leaves behind a cherished legacy through her grandchildren: Children of David & Haley: Israel Farless (Jessica), Marisa Monroe, and Nathan Walker.

Children of Leslie & Larry: Samuel LaFosse (Kimberly) and Paul LaFosse. Her joy extended even further through her great-grandchildren:

Grands of David and Haley: Aviean Farless, Ella Girden, Trinity Reagan, Rylan Walker, Milo Monroe, Justice Monroe. Grands of Leslie & Larry: Blake LaFosse and Cameron LaFosse.

Elizabeth spent her working years as a secretary in several companies and retired with honor from the Florida School for the Deaf and Blind in St. Augustine, Florida.

A woman of creativity, tenderness, and quiet strength, she loved painting, sewing, crafting, picnics on the beach, and fishing trips with her family. The ocean was her lifelong place of peace, joy, and reflection.

In her later years, she faithfully attended Church Alive Ministries in Cleveland, Tennessee, worshiping with her husband and deeply loving her church family.

A graveside service will be held Friday, November 21, at 1:00 pm at Chattanooga National Cemetery, where she will be laid to rest beside her husband. Those wishing to attend are invited to meet at Companion Funeral Home at 12:00 pm to travel together.

Her gentle heart, loving spirit, and devotion to family will forever be treasured. She lived with grace, loved deeply, and leaves behind a legacy that will continue through generations.