Kattie Farris

Description

Kattie Farris was born December 13, 1934, in Depew, Oklahoma. Kattie's parents, Sidney Vern Russell and Clara Ellen Gross Russell, were a pumper and a housewife. Kattie had six siblings, including two brothers and four sisters. She attended Bristow Schools until the 10th grade and worked at J&J Cafe. Kattie married James Albert Farris Jr. after exchanging letters during his army service. They had four children: Darlene Kay Farris Pierson, James Albert Farris III, Sharon Rena Farris Campbell, and Rhinda Jo Farris Knight. Kattie worked at B&F Body Shop for 30 years and later at the senior citizens center.

Date

2024-09-06

Interviewer

Regan Siler

Interviewee

Kattie Farris

Files

Farris, Kattie.jpg

Collection



Citation

“Kattie Farris,” Stories of Bristow, accessed March 9, 2025, https://bristoworalhistory.org/items/show/140.