Gladys O'Farrell

On January 8, 2018; Gladys (Cookie) O'Farrell (81), our wonderful mother, teacher, nurse, and community advocate was called to the Lords side. A lifelong Registered Nurse, Metropolitan School of Nursing class of 1957, she was an angel of mercy to her family and her community during her time with us on earth, both to her family and all others she touched in her mortal life. Gladys gave a life-full of love, and wisdom to her husband of 59 years, Francisco (Frank) O'Farrell, Jr. (87), her daughter; Lorna O'Farrell Mac Intire (59) and husband Tom; 2 sons Francisco O'Farrell, III (57) spouse Elsie Lopez and Joseph O'Farrell (49) and his spouse Claudia Rivera. Her journey in life was also deeply and lovingly shared with her grandchildren, Naomi, Jason, Nolan, Ariel, Andrea and Alexandra; as well as her 5 great grandchildren, Carmen, Sabrine, Daniel, Ethan and Logan; followed by a long list of nephews, nieces and cousins too long to mention but never forgotten. Family consolation comes in knowing she is free of her failing earthly body and is now beside her late mother and father; "Nanny" Maria and Jose Angel Henriquez "Nano". "Mom" as she was known to so many, will be deeply missed by those close to her at Woodside Houses (Queens NY), and the caring souls aiding her through her final years at Whitestone Health Care Center in Stroudsburg, PA. Service arrangements for Gladys O'Farrell: Bensing-Thomas Funeral Home 401 North 5th Street Stroudsburg, PA 18360 570-421-2999 Thursday-JANUARY 11, 2018 VIewing: 9-11am Prayer service: Family will stay and greet all till 1pm In lieu of Flowers, donations to Monroe County Joint Veterans Honor Guard will be appreciated.